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.
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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.
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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.