celebrate

Meanings

• Verb

  To honor or observe a day or event, typically with festivities.

• Verb

  To express joy, approval, or admiration.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fete , keep , observe , solemnize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with celebrate
jubilee , revelry , felicity , seminary

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Variants

List of all variants of celebrate that leads to same result
celebrate , celebrated , celebrates , celebrating , celebration , celebrations , celebrative , celebrator , celebrators

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Forms

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celebrated, celebrating, celebrates

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'celebrare', meaning 'to honor, to make holy'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest-running annual celebration is the Chinese New Year, which has been observed for over 3,000 years.

2. The word 'celebrate' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

3. In ancient Rome, people would celebrate Saturnalia, a festival in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. During this festival, social norms were turned upside down, and slaves were given temporary freedom and allowed to feast and party with their masters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Festival: A festival is a celebratory event usually marked by religious or cultural significance. It can involve various activities such as feasting, music, dance, and parades.

2. Holiday: A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal business or work is suspended in commemoration of an event or tradition.

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Culture

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Celebrate is a common verb used in various contexts. It can refer to the act of observing a special day or event, such as a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. It can also refer to expressing joy, approval, or admiration for something or someone. In literature and art, celebrate is often used to describe the mood or atmosphere of a scene or the emotions of a character.

How to Memorize "celebrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered together, laughing and having a good time. Imagine the happiness and joy on their faces as they celebrate an occasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'celebrate' with the feeling of happiness and joy. Think of a time when you felt really happy and remember how you celebrated that moment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Celebrate with a cake' to remember the meaning of the word 'celebrate'. This can help you remember that the word means to observe a special day or event with festivities.

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