Meaning of the word celebrate in English

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celebrate

US /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/

UK /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/

to mark (a happy event or occasion) with festivities or other special activities

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We're going to celebrate her birthday with a big party.

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The city will celebrate its founding with a parade.

Synonym:

commemorate observe honor keep mark

to praise (someone or something) publicly

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The song celebrates the beauty of nature.

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The book celebrates the achievements of women in science.

Synonym:

praise extol laud acclaim applaud

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