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cel·e·bra·tion

celebration

 
 
pronunciation:
se l breI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of honoring or celebrating.
We spent the evening in celebration of the new year.
synonyms:
merrymaking, rejoicing
similar words:
festival, occasion
definition 2: anything that is planned or done in order to honor something.
There will be a celebration for her eightieth birthday.
synonyms:
ceremony, festival, festivity, holiday, occasion, party, ritual
similar words:
anniversary, birthday, event, gala
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some people associated with celebrating
some places for celebrating
some things used in celebrating
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