Celebrate

verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

Word Frequency: 5.7

Definitions

1.verbTo extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

2.verbTo honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.

"to celebrate a birthday"

3.verbTo engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

"I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!"

4.verbTo perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.

"to celebrate a marriage"

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