"celebrate" meaning in English

See celebrate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ˈsɛl.ɪ.breɪt/ [UK] Audio: en-us-celebrate.ogg [US] Forms: celebrate [canonical], celebrates [third-person, singular], celebrated [past], celebrated [past, participle], celebrating [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|celebrat|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you celebrate something, you do something special to show that you are happy about it.
    Sense id: simple-celebrate-en-verb-rdCH~YOg
  2. When you celebrate something, you perform or participate in it, usually a sacrament or solemn rite.
    Sense id: simple-celebrate-en-verb-ANWOW3v4
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          "text": "The town celebrates its 200th anniversary this Saturday by launching 20,000 balloons."
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          "text": "Fans poured into the streets to celebrate after their team's victory."
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