celebrate
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to perform a religious or social ceremony or to observe a notable occasion with festivities
(to observe a notable occasion with festivities)
Example
We celebrate our birthdays with a cake and gather with friends.
Meaning 2
to praise or honor someone or something publicly
(to praise or honor publicly)
Example
The poet wrote verses to celebrate the courage of the heroes.
Synonyms
commemorate, observe, honor, party, rejoice
Grammar
- present simple
- i
- celebrate
- you
- celebrate
- he she it
- celebrates
- we
- celebrate
- they
- celebrate
- past simple
- celebrated
- past participle
- celebrated
- present participle
- celebrating