/feliθiˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to congratulate
Word origin
From Latin felicitare ('to make happy'), from felix ('happy, fortunate'). The same root gives English 'felicity' and 'felicitate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- felicitare
- English cognates
- felicity, felicitate
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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I want to congratulate the newlyweds on their wedding.
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I congratulate you on your promotion, you deserve it.
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Everyone went to congratulate the winner of the prize.
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Are you going to congratulate your sister on her birthday?
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The director congratulated the team on their great work.
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