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- DictionaryCel·e·brate/ˈseləˌbrāt/
verb
- 1. acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity: "they were celebrating their wedding anniversary at a restaurant"
- 2. perform (a religious ceremony) publicly and duly, in particular officiate at (the Eucharist): "he celebrated holy communion"
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play. to make known publicly; proclaim: The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines.
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.
What does the verb celebrate mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb celebrate, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. celebrate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Detailed meaning of celebrate. It involves expressing joy, happiness, or admiration through various forms of festivity, ritual, or public acknowledgment. When people celebrate, they come together to mark a significant moment or milestone, often with festivities, gatherings, or ceremonies.
Definition of celebrate in Essential American English Dictionary. celebrate. verb. us / ˈsel·əˌbreɪt/ present participle celebrating | past tense and past participle celebrated. Add to word list. B1. to have a party or a nice meal because it is a special day or something good has happened: We went out to celebrate Richard’s birthday.
to express admiration and approval for something or someone: His work celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of the young. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. celebrate verb (LEAD A CEREMONY) [ T ] to lead a religious ceremony: to celebrate Mass.
celebrates, celebrating, celebrated. definition 1: to observe or commemorate (an occasion or event), as with gifts, festivities, or special rituals. They celebrated their daughter's birthday with a small party. Christians celebrate Easter in the spring. America celebrated its bicentennial in 1976.
