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celebratory
cel·e·brate C0186200 (sĕl′ə-brāt′)v. cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing, cel·e·brates v.tr.1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe.2. To perform (a religious ceremony): celebrate Mass.3. To extol or praise: a sonnet that celebrates love.4. To make widely known; display: "a determination on the author's part to celebrate ... the offenses of another" (William H. Pritchard).v.intr.1. To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity.2. To perform a religious ceremony.3. To engage in festivities: went out and celebrated after the victory. [Middle English celebraten, from Latin celebrāre, celebrāt-, to frequent, celebrate, from celeber, celebr-, frequented, famous.] cel′e·bra′tion n.cel′e·bra′tor n.cel′e·bra·to′ry (sĕl′ə-brə-tôr′ē, sə-lĕb′rə-) adj.ce•leb•ra•to•ry (səˈlɛb rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i) adj. serving or intended to celebrate: a celebratory feast. [1925–30] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | celebratory - used for celebrating | TranslationsIdiomsSeecelebrate |