celebrate
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
celebrates;
celebrated;
celebrating
celebrates;
celebrated;
celebrating
Britannica Dictionary definition of CELEBRATE
1
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to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc.
[+ object]
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We are celebrating my birthday by going out to dinner.
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The family gathered to celebrate Christmas.
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We are celebrating our anniversary next week.
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They are celebrating the birth of their third child.
[no object]
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We won! Let's celebrate!
2
[+ object]
formal
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to praise (someone or something)
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to say that (someone or something) is great or important
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The book celebrates the movies of the past.
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Her lecture celebrated the genius of the artist.
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We should celebrate diversity.
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He is celebrated for his contributions to modern science.
3
[+ object]
formal
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to perform (a religious ceremony)
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A priest celebrates Mass at the church daily.
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The dance floor was packed with celebrators. [=revelers]
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a celebrator of fine wine
— celebratory
/ˈsɛləbrəˌtori/ Brit /ˌsɛləˈbreɪtri/ adjective, formal [more celebratory; most celebratory]-
The tone of the article was celebratory.
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a celebratory drink/dinner
