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
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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—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
The red carpet collection was launched to celebrate Chopard’s 10th anniversary in Cannes, and Scheufele has come up with new inspiration each year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
See the cast of The Office spinoff The Paper come together for one of their very first photo booths and don't miss Tina Fey, Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan celebrating their new series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, announced during the presentation.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 13 May 2025
Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope
Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrate. Accessed 17 May. 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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