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celebrating


Meanings
  • Verb

    Marking or observing an anniversary or other special day or event with festivities.

    - "They are celebrating their wedding anniversary."
    - "The town celebrates its founding day with a parade."
  • Verb

    Expressing joy, approval, or praise.

    - "The audience celebrated the actor's performance."
    - "We celebrate our children's achievements."

Synonyms

fete , keep , observe , solemnize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with celebrating
jubilee , rejoice , applaud , praise
Variants
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celebrate , celebrated , celebrates , celebrating , celebration , celebrations , celebrative , celebrator , celebrators
Etymology
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From Old French 'celebrer', meaning 'to call upon, to invoke, to keep holy'.


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  1. The word 'celebrate' comes from the Latin word 'celebrare', which means 'to make holy or honor'.

  2. In ancient Rome, people would celebrate Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to the god Saturn, during which they would exchange gifts and feast.

  3. The term 'celebrity' comes from the Latin word 'celebrare', meaning 'to celebrate'.

  4. In many cultures, it is considered good luck to celebrate a birthday on the actual day of the month.


Related Concepts
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  1. Festival: A large-scale social and cultural event, typically organized around one or more themes, such as music, food, or religion.

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


Culture
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Celebrating is an essential human activity that brings people together to commemorate significant events, milestones, or achievements. It is a way to express joy, happiness, and appreciation for life. Celebrating is often associated with various cultural practices, including festivals, religious rituals, and social gatherings.

How to Memorize "celebrating"

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    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Celebrating' starts with the same letters as 'Calling' and 'Commemorating' to help remember its meaning.


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