to mark (a special occasion) with festivities or suspension of routine activities
celebrate an anniversary
to mark (a holy day or feast day) ceremonially
to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites
celebrate the Eucharist
to hold (something) up for public acclaim
His poetry celebrates the glory of nature
to observe a special occasion with festivities
to officiate at a religious ceremony
celebration /-ʹbraysh(ə)n/ noun
celebrator noun
celebratory /-brət(ə)ri/ adj
[Latin celebratus, past part. of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, from celebr-, celeber much frequented, famous]