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- Dictionarycelebrate/ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/
verb
- 1. acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity: "they were celebrating their wedding anniversary at a swanky restaurant" Similar
- 2. perform (a religious ceremony), in particular officiate at (the Eucharist): "he celebrated holy communion" Similar
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to express admiration and approval for something or someone: His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. respect I respect her for what she has achieved, but I would have approached it very differently.
1. to perform (a ritual, ceremony, etc.) publicly and formally: solemnize. 2. to commemorate (an anniversary, holiday, etc.) with ceremony or festivity. 3. to honor or praise publicly. 4. to mark (a happy occasion) by engaging in some pleasurable activity. verb intransitive.
1. : to observe a holiday, perform a religious ceremony, or take part in a festival. The holiday revelers celebrated all day long. 2. : to observe a notable occasion with festivities.
To celebrate means to mark a special day, event, or holiday. You might celebrate a birthday, a religious holiday, or even the anniversary of a famous battle. Use celebrate for festive, happy occasions.
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate an anniversary. 2. to make known publicly; proclaim; praise widely: a book celebrating the joys of country life.
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play. Synonyms: solemnize, commemorate. to make known publicly; proclaim: The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines.
Celebrate definition: To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.