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Third Person
celebrates
Present Participle
celebrating
Past Tense
celebrated
Past Participle
celebrated
1
to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event
transitive
- Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner.
- The community celebrates the local festival with parades and cultural events.
- The city is celebrating its bicentennial with a series of grand events.
- The team is celebrating their victory with a champagne toast.
- They have celebrated the completion of the project with a team-building retreat.
Synonyms:
2
to lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith
transitive
- The priest will celebrate Mass at the church every Sunday morning.
- Their bishop will celebrate the Easter Vigil service with the congregation.
- Pastor invited the choir to sing hymns as they celebrated the baptism of newborn babies.
- The local monastery will celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with a special Mass and procession.
3
to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment
transitive
- The town celebrates its local artists by showcasing their work in public exhibitions.
- The festival celebrates indigenous cultures through traditional music and dance.
- Scholars celebrate groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
- The community celebrates volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time to helping others.
- Societies celebrate historical figures who have left enduring legacies of leadership and innovation.