celebrate

US /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/
UK /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/
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1.

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.
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commemorateobservehonorkeepmark
2.

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.
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praiseextollaudacclaimapplaud
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celebrationcelebrity