Celebrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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celebrate

 

[ หˆsษ›lษชbreษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

special occasion

To celebrate means to acknowledge a significant event or achievement with festivities or rituals. It involves expressing joy, gratitude, and appreciation for the occasion.

Synonyms

commemorate, honour, mark, rejoice

Examples of usage

  • We will celebrate our anniversary with a romantic dinner.
  • The team celebrated their victory with a parade.
  • She celebrated her graduation by throwing a party.
Context #2 | Verb

public holiday

To celebrate can also refer to observing a public holiday or religious event by engaging in traditional customs or activities.

Synonyms

commemorate, festive, observe, partake

Examples of usage

  • We celebrate Christmas by decorating the tree.
  • They celebrate Diwali with fireworks and sweets.
Context #3 | Noun

enjoyment

A celebration is a joyful gathering or event where people come together to enjoy themselves and have a good time.

Synonyms

festivity, gathering, occasion, party

Examples of usage

  • The wedding was a beautiful celebration of love.
  • We had a big celebration for her birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "celebrate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celebrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคถเฅเคจ เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feiern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merayakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiฤ™towaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅใ† (iwau)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉlรฉbrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celebrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•ํ•˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (chughahada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุชูู„ (yaแธฅtafil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslavovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ†็ฅ (qรฌngzhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ (aghnishvna)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayram etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celebrar

Etymology

The word 'celebrate' originated from the Latin word 'celebratus', which means 'much-frequented' or 'celebrated'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The concept of celebrating significant events or occasions has been a part of human culture throughout history, with various rituals and traditions evolving over time to mark special moments.

See also: celebrated, celebrating, celebration, celebrations, celebratory, celebrity, uncelebrated.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,566 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.