Word of the Day

felicitate

[fi-lis-i-teyt]

verb:

to compliment or congratulate after a happy event

Explanation

To felicitate someone is to congratulate them. You might felicitate a friend on a graduation, a promotion, or any big achievement worth celebrating. The word may sound fancy, but at heart it's simply a way of wishing someone well and sharing in their good news.

Example: They gathered to felicitate the newlyweds after the beautiful wedding ceremony.