celebrated

Meanings

• verb

  honored, commemorated, or observed as a day of festivity or triumph

  - "The city celebrated its founding with a grand parade."
  - "We will celebrate our anniversary with a romantic dinner."
  - "The students celebrated their victory in the science fair."

• verb

  make a public display of (someone or something) as a sign of honor, respect, or recognition

  - "The school celebrated its star athlete by retiring his jersey number."
  - "The Nobel Prize laureate was celebrated with a standing ovation."
  - "The fans celebrated their team's victory by throwing confetti."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749737"

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Synonyms

fete , keep , observe , solemnize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with celebrated
reverie , jubilee , applaudi , oblige me , concelebrate , appreciate

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French celebrer, from Latin celebrare ‘honor, extol, make festive,’ from com ‘with’ + memor ‘mind’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'celebrated' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest-running celebration in the world is the Chinese New Year, which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.

3. In ancient Rome, the Saturnalia festival was a time for feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals, where slaves were allowed to be the masters for a day.

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Related Concepts

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1. commemoration: An act of remembering and honoring a person, event, or tradition

2. festival: A day or series of days set aside for observance or celebration

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Culture

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The word 'celebrated' has been used extensively in various cultures, historical events, and literary works. In literature, 'celebrated' has been used to describe the honoring and recognition of heroes, achievements, and traditions. In music, there are songs about celebrating life, love, and victories. In art, there are paintings and sculptures depicting celebrations and festivities. In history, there have been numerous celebrations for various reasons such as the end of wars, the coronation of kings, and the discovery of new lands.

How to Memorize "celebrated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand parade with people waving flags and cheering. Imagine yourself in the crowd, feeling the excitement and joy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'celebrated' with the feeling of joy, honor, and recognition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: C-Honor, E-Extol, S-Sign of recognition.

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