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to celebrate
01
to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event
Transitive: to celebrate an event
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
celebrate
3rd person singular
celebrates
Present participle
celebrating
Past simple
celebrated
Past participle
celebrated
Examples
Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner.
02
to lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith
Transitive: to celebrate religious ceremonies
Examples
The priest will celebrate Mass at the church every Sunday morning.
03
to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment
Transitive: to celebrate sb/sth
Examples
The town celebrates its local artists by showcasing their work in public exhibitions.
Lexical Tree
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