Congratulations vs. Felicitation — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Congratulations and Felicitation
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Congratulations
The act of expressing joy or acknowledgment, as for the achievement or good fortune of another.
Felicitation
Felicitation (foaled 1930) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A specialist stayer, owned and bred by the Aga Khan he was best known for his emphatic victory over a very strong international field in the 1934 Ascot Gold Cup.
Congratulations
Often congratulations An expression of such joy or acknowledgment
Sent him my congratulations on winning the award.
Felicitation
The act of expressing joy or acknowledgment, as for the achievement or good fortune of another.
Congratulations
Used to express such joy or acknowledgment
I heard you got a promotion. Congratulations!.
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Felicitation
Often felicitations An expression of such joy or acknowledgment.
Congratulations
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
Felicitation
The act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation.
Congratulations
Plural of congratulation
Felicitation
The act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation.
Congratulations
An expression of approval and commendation;
He always appreciated praise for his work
Felicitation
(usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another;
I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage
Felicitation
The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
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