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Celebrate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The city celebrated the football team's victory with a grand parade.
  • She was celebrated as one of the greatest mathematicians of her time.
  • The music festival celebrated the life and works of the legendary musician.
  • The community celebrated the bravery of the firefighters who saved the family.
  • The museum celebrated the artist's contribution to modern art with a retrospective exhibition.

Synonyms

  • Lionise
  • Lionize

Hypernyms

  • Abide By
  • Observe
  • Honor
  • Respect

Meaning 2

Behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • Jews around the world celebrate Passover to commemorate the exodus from Egypt.
  • Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr after a month of Ramadan fasting.
  • Millions of people celebrate the arrival of the New Year on January 1st with fireworks.
  • Christians celebrate Easter Sunday to mark Jesus Christ's resurrection.
  • The family chose to celebrate their grandmother's 90th birthday with a big reunion.

Synonyms

  • Observe
  • Keep

Hyponyms

  • Commemorate
  • Mourn
  • Solemnize

Related Words

  • Celebrant (noun)
  • Celebrator (noun)
  • Celebration (noun)

Meaning 3

Have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The town will celebrate the annual festival with parades and fireworks.
  • They plan to celebrate her birthday with a huge party tonight.
  • The fans gathered in the streets to celebrate their team's win in the championship.
  • After months of hard work, the team decided to celebrate the launch of their new project with a dinner.
  • The couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic getaway to Paris.

Synonyms

  • Fete

Hypernyms

  • Get Together

Hyponyms

  • Make Whoopie
  • Make Merry
  • Whoop It Up
  • Racket
  • Jollify
  • Make Happy
  • Wassail

Related Words

  • Celebratory (adjective)
  • Celebrant (noun)
  • Celebrator (noun)
  • Celebration (noun)
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