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   celebrate

   /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 commemorateobservehonourmarksaluterecognizeacknowledgeremembermemorializekeepdrink totoastdrink a toast to
   • ▪ reach (a birthday or anniversary): "the programme celebrates its 40th birthday this year"
   • 2. perform (a religious ceremony), in particular officiate at (the Eucharist): "he celebrated holy communion" Similar performobserveofficiate atpreside atsolemnizeceremonialize
   • 3. honour or praise publicly: "a film celebrating the actor's career" Similar praiselaudextolglorifyeulogizereverencehonourpay tribute topay homage tosalutehymnsingarchaic:emblazon

   Word Origin late Middle English (in celebrate (sense 2)): from Latin celebrat- ‘celebrated’, from the verb celebrare, from celeber, celebr- ‘frequented or honoured’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. celebrative adjective
   • 2. celebrator noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCELEBRATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. celebrate verb (LEAD A CEREMONY) [ T ] to lead a religious ceremony: to celebrate Mass.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › celebrateCelebrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CELEBRATE is to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites. How to use celebrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Celebrate.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › celebrateCELEBRATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Celebrate definition: to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities. See examples of CELEBRATE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCELEBRATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. celebrate verb (LEAD A CEREMONY) [ T ] to lead a religious ceremony: to celebrate Mass.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCELEBRATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › celebrateCelebrate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › celebratecelebrate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of celebrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.