Celebrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Celebrate is a verb meaning (transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
Meaning
(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.
- (transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
- (transitive) To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.
Example Sentences
to celebrate a birthday
to celebrate the name of the Most High
I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!
Instead, we retreat into our gender-segregated media spaces where the manosphere extols stoicism and the womanosphere celebrates emotional vulnerability.
Word Forms
- celebrates
- celebrating
- celebrated
- celebratest
- celebratedst
- celebrateth
Synonyms for celebrate
Depending on context, synonyms include fete, observe, keep, solemnize, lionize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lionize, fete, observe, keep, glorify, renowned.
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Sources & Attribution
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