felicitation


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Synonyms for felicitation

(usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another

the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

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The trapper laid his long lean finger on the naked shoulder of the Indian as he ended, and seemed to demand his felicitations on his ingenuity and success, with a ghastly smile, in which triumph was singularly blended with regret.
Now, as D'Artagnan had been the hero of these two fights, it was upon him that all the felicitations fell, which Athos, Porthos, and Aramis abandoned to him, not only as good comrades, but as men who had so often had their turn that could very well afford him his.
Fernand closed his eyes, a burning sensation passed across his brow, and he was compelled to support himself by the table to prevent his falling from his chair; but in spite of all his efforts, he could not refrain from uttering a deep groan, which, however, was lost amid the noisy felicitations of the company.
Pray present my best respects and felicitations, when you mention this pleasant change of circumstances to Lady Glyde."
In his letter of felicitation to his Russian counterpart, President Dr.
by Times News Service Each of the three players received a cash prize and a letter of appreciation in a felicitation ceremony at KR Head Office.
In his felicitation messages to the newly elected President Tariq Naqqash , Senior Vice President, Mr.
Both leaders congratulated him on his election win and conveyed well wishes for the former cricketer in their felicitation messages.
In his message of felicitation, the prime minister said, 'It gives me immense pleasure to extend to your excellency and the brotherly people of Malaysia our deepest felicitations on the success of Pakatan Harapan in the 14th General Election.'
Summary: Charkhi Dadri (Haryana) [India], Apr 18 (ANI): Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who clinched gold at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, on Wednesday rebuffed reports that she was insulted during a felicitation ceremony held in her village.
Considering this unprecedented success, Chanakya IAS Academy conducted a felicitation ceremony in which the faculty along with the parents were present today at India Habitat Centre.
The Dubai Ruler also thanked Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed, describing him as a "brother and friend," noting that his felicitation carried themes of love and appreciation.
ONLY two out of the eight current and former players turned up to receive the Davis Cup Commitment Trophy during a felicitation ceremony on Saturday.
President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Sunday a felicitation cable to the newly elected German President Christian Wulff.