celebrate

[ˈsɛləbreɪt]

celebrate Definition

• 1. to publicly acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
• 2. to show admiration or appreciation for someone or something

Using celebrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "celebrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We are going to celebrate our anniversary at a fancy restaurant.

• Example

  The city celebrates Independence Day with fireworks and parades.

• Example

  Let's celebrate your promotion with a toast!

• Example

  The team celebrated their victory with a party.

celebrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for celebrate

• commemorate
• observe
• honor
• rejoice
• party

Antonyms for celebrate

• mourn
• lament

Idioms Using celebrate

• paint the town red

  to go out and celebrate in a wild and uninhibited way

  Example

  After winning the championship, the team painted the town red.

• have a ball

  to have a great time, especially at a party or social gathering

  Example

  We had a ball at the company picnic.

• let your hair down

  to relax and enjoy oneself, especially in a lively or uninhibited way

  Example

  After a long week of work, she decided to let her hair down and go dancing with her friends.

Phrases with celebrate

• celebrate in style

  to celebrate in an extravagant or impressive way

  Example

  They decided to celebrate in style by renting a yacht for the weekend.

• celebrate the occasion

  to mark or acknowledge an important event or milestone

  Example

  We should celebrate the occasion with a special dinner.

• celebrate life

  to appreciate and enjoy life, especially after a difficult experience

  Example

  After surviving cancer, she decided to celebrate life by traveling the world.

Origins of celebrate

from Latin 'celebratus', meaning 'much-frequented; kept solemn; famous'

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Summary: celebrate in Brief

To 'celebrate' [ˈsɛləbreɪt] is to publicly acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity, or to show admiration or appreciation for someone or something. Examples include celebrating an anniversary, Independence Day, or a promotion. Phrases like 'celebrate in style' and idioms like 'paint the town red' denote extravagant or wild celebrations, while 'let your hair down' implies relaxation and enjoyment.