celebrate
verb
cel·e·brate
ˈse-lə-ˌbrāt 
celebrated; celebrating
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
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
Synonyms
Examples of celebrate in a Sentence
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.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Since its beginning, Good World has celebrated one industry-rattling moment after another, from Charli graduating to arena headliner with her and Sivan’s in-demand Sweat Tour to Grande conquering new territory with Wicked.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Our Test Kitchen turned these treats into adorable bunnies, which are a fun way to celebrate the Easter holiday.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
The spotlight shifts to Heavenly’s house, where the family gathers to celebrate Zach’s major achievements—graduating from UGA and getting into Meharry Medical College.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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celebrate
verb
cel·e·brate
ˈsel-ə-ˌbrāt
celebrated; celebrating
1
: to perform publicly and according to certain rules
celebrate Mass
2
: to observe in some special way (as by merrymaking or by staying away from work)
celebrate a birthday
celebrate Memorial Day
3
: to praise or make known publicly
her poetry celebrates the beauty of nature
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