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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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   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.

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   CELEBRATE definition: 1. to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is…. Learn more.

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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.

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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.

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

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   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.

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   CELEBRATE meaning: 1. to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › celebrateCelebrate - definition of celebrate by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncelebrate 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCELEBRATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CELEBRATE definition: to do something enjoyable because it is a special day, or because something good has happened: . Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › celebrateCelebrate Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Celebrate definition: To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing.