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Learning English can be tricky, especially with words that sound similar but are used differently. One such word is “felicitate.”

What does “felicitate” mean?

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “felicitate” means:

• To congratulate someone.

The Cambridge Dictionary says:

• To wish someone happiness.

Correct usage of “felicitate”

The correct usage of “felicitate” is to use it directly with the person you are congratulating, without adding “with.”

Here are some correct examples:

• “We felicitate you on your achievement.”
• “The committee felicitated the winner.”

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Incorrect usage

A common mistake is using “felicitate with,” but this is incorrect. For example:

• “We felicitate with you on your achievement.” (Incorrect)
• “The committee felicitated with the winner.” (Incorrect)

Why the confusion?

The confusion might come from similar phrases like “celebrate with” or “congratulate with.” However, “felicitate” does not work the same way.

Tips to Remember

• Always use “felicitate” directly with the person you are congratulating.
• Do not add “with” after “felicitate.”