celebrate

verb

cel·e·brate ˈse-lə-ˌbrāt How to pronounce celebrate (audio)

celebrated; celebrating

transitive verb

: to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites

A priest celebrates Mass.

: to honor (an occasion, such as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business

The nation celebrates Memorial Day.

: to mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine

celebrated their 25th anniversary

: to hold up or play up for public notice

her poetry celebrates the glory of nature

intransitive verb

: to observe a holiday, perform a religious ceremony, or take part in a festival

The holiday revelers celebrated all day long.

: to observe a notable occasion with festivities

decided the only way to celebrate was to have a party

celebration

ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-shən How to pronounce celebrate (audio)

noun

celebrative

ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-tiv How to pronounce celebrate (audio)

adjective

celebrator

ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-tər How to pronounce celebrate (audio)

noun

Synonyms

bless
carol
emblazon
exalt
extol
extoll
glorify
hymn
laud
magnify
praise
resound

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Example Sentences

We are celebrating my birthday by going out to dinner. The family gathered to celebrate Christmas. We are celebrating our anniversary next week. They are celebrating the birth of their third child. The book celebrates the movies of the past. Her lecture celebrated the genius of the artist. He is celebrated for his contributions to modern science. A priest celebrates Mass at the church daily. See More

Recent Examples on the Web For many who celebrate Christmas, the morning begins with a check to see if Santa stopped by.

Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Evan Mock, Alton Mason and Taylor Hill host an intimate dinner to celebrate AG's fall 2022 campaign in N.Y.C.'s SoHo neighborhood on Sept. 7.

People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 This was a 96-year-old woman who lived a full and purposeful life and lived long enough to see the world celebrate her historical Platinum Jubilee.

Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 To celebrate the release, John Legend took Glamour for a walk down memory lane, exploring the songs and stories, old and new, that led him here.

Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 In February of this year, the Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 Alzheimer’s San Diego has moved to a new home and to celebrate, the nonprofit held an ice cream social and grand opening Thursday during the annual San Diego Gives fundraising event.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Frontier is offering promotional airfares to celebrate the new routes, but the fares are different for the general public and members of the airline's Discount Den, a premium service that offers exclusive low fares and promotions.

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 As far as how Harding Middle School will celebrate its prestigious designation, Niemantsverdriet said a committee comprised of staff members is working on scheduling something special.

John Benson, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English celebraten, borrowed from Latin celebrātus, past participle of celebrāre "to throng, frequent, observe (an occasion, festivity), praise" (probably originally back-formation from earlier concelebrāre "to frequent, honor"), derivative of celebr-, celeber "much used, frequented, widely known, famed," probably going back to *kelesri-, of uncertain origin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	celebrator
释义	celebrate verb cel·e·brate ˈse-lə-ˌbrāt celebrated; celebrating transitive verb 1 : to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites A priest celebrates Mass. 2 a : to honor (an occasion, such as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business The nation celebrates Memorial Day. b : to mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine celebrated their 25th anniversary 3 : to hold up or play up for public notice her poetry celebrates the glory of nature intransitive verb 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 decided the only way to celebrate was to have a party celebration ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-shən noun celebrative ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-tiv adjective celebrator ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-tər noun Synonyms bless carol emblazon exalt extol extoll glorify hymn laud magnify praise resound See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We are celebrating my birthday by going out to dinner. The family gathered to celebrate Christmas. We are celebrating our anniversary next week. They are celebrating the birth of their third child. The book celebrates the movies of the past. Her lecture celebrated the genius of the artist. He is celebrated for his contributions to modern science. A priest celebrates Mass at the church daily. See More Recent Examples on the Web For many who celebrate Christmas, the morning begins with a check to see if Santa stopped by. Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Evan Mock, Alton Mason and Taylor Hill host an intimate dinner to celebrate AG's fall 2022 campaign in N.Y.C.'s SoHo neighborhood on Sept. 7. People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 This was a 96-year-old woman who lived a full and purposeful life and lived long enough to see the world celebrate her historical Platinum Jubilee. Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 To celebrate the release, John Legend took Glamour for a walk down memory lane, exploring the songs and stories, old and new, that led him here. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 In February of this year, the Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 Alzheimer’s San Diego has moved to a new home and to celebrate, the nonprofit held an ice cream social and grand opening Thursday during the annual San Diego Gives fundraising event. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Frontier is offering promotional airfares to celebrate the new routes, but the fares are different for the general public and members of the airline's Discount Den, a premium service that offers exclusive low fares and promotions. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 As far as how Harding Middle School will celebrate its prestigious designation, Niemantsverdriet said a committee comprised of staff members is working on scheduling something special. John Benson, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English celebraten, borrowed from Latin celebrātus, past participle of celebrāre "to throng, frequent, observe (an occasion, festivity), praise" (probably originally back-formation from earlier concelebrāre "to frequent, honor"), derivative of celebr-, celeber "much used, frequented, widely known, famed," probably going back to kelesri-, of uncertain origin First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition celebrate verb cel·e·brate ˈse-lə-ˌbrāt celebrated; celebrating 1 : to observe (a holiday or important occasion) in some special way 2 : to perform (a religious ceremony) 3 : praise entry 1 sense 1 We should celebrate* the freedoms we have. celebrator noun as in celebrant one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion some rowdy Super Bowl celebrators had to be given friendly warnings by the police Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance celebrant reveler reveller merrymaker partygoer partyer partier roisterer carouser binger bacchanal noisemaker party animal wassailer skylarker cutup Antonyms & Near Antonyms killjoy party pooper
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celebrate

verb

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verb

noun