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There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb celebrate, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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.
1. If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success. [...] 2. If an organization or country is celebrating an anniversary, it has existed for that length of time and is doing something special because of it. [...]
to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important: We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner. If this plan works, we'll celebrate in style (= in a special way). Fewer examples.
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.
When people celebrate, they come together to mark a significant moment or milestone, often with festivities, gatherings, or ceremonies. It can be a personal celebration, such as celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or a personal accomplishment.
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definition 1: to observe or commemorate (an occasion or event), as with gifts, festivities, or special rituals. They celebrated their daughter's birthday with a small party.
