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- pronunciation:
- se
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breIt
- parts of speech:
- verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
celebrates, celebrating, celebrated |
| definition 1: |
to make special or honor with gifts, parties, or activities.
The town is celebrating the holiday with a parade.- synonyms:
- observe
- similar words:
- commemorate
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| definition 2: |
to perform as part of public worship.
The priest celebrates Mass every Sunday.- synonyms:
- observe
- similar words:
- keep
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| related words: |
acclaim, praise, sing |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to do special things to honor a person or an occasion or to express happiness concerning some event.
My sister graduated from college, so we're having a big party to celebrate.- synonyms:
- rejoice
- antonyms:
- grieve, mourn
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| related words: |
rejoice |
| derivations: |
celebrative (adj.), celebratory (adj.), celebrator (n.) |
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