FELICITATING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

felicitating

verb

present participle of felicitate

as in congratulating

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune the other pianists rushed to felicitate the winner of the piano competition

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Please join me in congratulating Kayleen and welcoming Maria to XBOX!

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Everyone kept congratulating her on the long overdue success.

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