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felicitate

/fəˈlɪsɪteɪt/ /fɪˈlɪsɪteɪt/

Meanings
verb
To congratulate.

Examples :

""After Sarah aced her exam, her parents called to felicitate her on her excellent score." "
communication achievement action emotion

Related Words

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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congratulate verb

/-t͡ʃə-/ /-d͡ʒə-/

To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

"Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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excellent adjective

/ˈɛksələnt/

Having excelled, having surpassed.

"The student's excellent performance on the math test showed they had surpassed their previous scores. "

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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success noun

/səkˈsɛs/

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."

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express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

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pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

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called verb

[kɔld]

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "

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fortune noun

/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ /ˈfɔɹtʃun/

Destiny, especially favorable.

"She read my fortune. Apparently I will have a good love life this week, but I will have a bad week for money."