celebrate

verb
UK: /ˈselɪbreɪt/
US: /ˈselɪbreɪt/

  1. To do something enjoyable to show that you are happy about a special occasion or achievement.

    1. We will celebrate my birthday next week at the restaurant. [ ] [ ]
    2. People around the world celebrate New Year's Eve with parties and fireworks. [ ] [ ]

  2. To publicly acknowledge a significant event or person with a party or special activity.

    1. The town will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year with a parade. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is planning a special exhibition to celebrate the artist's life and work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

commemorate mark observe honor tribute party rejoice
celebrate transitive-verb

  1. To praise or express admiration for someone or something.

    1. The poem celebrate the beauty of nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article aims to celebrate the achievements of local businesses. [ ] [ ]
celebrate intransitive-verb

  1. To have a party or a special meal to show that you are happy about an event.

    1. Let's celebrate after the game tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to celebrate their anniversary with a trip to Italy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "celebrate" in English means: To do something enjoyable to show that you are happy about a special occasion or achievement., To publicly acknowledge a significant event or person with a party or special activity..

The phonetic transcription of "celebrate" is /ˈselɪbreɪt/ in British English and /ˈselɪbreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "celebrate": commemorate, mark, observe, honor, tribute, party, rejoice.

Example usage of "celebrate": "We will celebrate my birthday next week at the restaurant.". More examples on the page.