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cel·e·brate
 celebrate
- pronunciation:
- se
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breIt
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
celebrated, celebrates, celebrating |
| definition 1: |
to make special or honor with gifts, parties, or activities.
The town is celebrating the holiday with a parade.- synonyms:
- observe
- similar words:
- commemorate
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| definition 2: |
to perform as part of public worship.
The priest celebrates Mass every Sunday.- synonyms:
- observe
- similar words:
- keep
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| related words: |
acclaim, praise, sing |
| derivations: |
celebrative (adj.), celebratory (adj.), celebrator (n.) |
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