What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
glorifying
Example
The book glorifies the hero's actions in the war. [glorifies: verb]
Example
The artist's work glorifies the beauty of nature. [glorifies: verb]
celebrate
Example
We celebrate our anniversary every year with a romantic dinner. [celebrate: verb]
Example
The team celebrated their victory with a parade. [celebrated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Celebrate is more commonly used than glorifying in everyday language. Celebrate is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while glorifying is less common and has a more specific meaning.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between glorifying and celebrate?
Both glorifying and celebrate can be used in formal or informal contexts, but glorifying can have a more serious or reverent tone, making it more suitable for formal situations.