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Celebrate Definition & Meaning

celebrate
verb
  1. behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"
  2. have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating"
  3. assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna"

"Celebrate" in song lyrics

See how celebrate is used in real songs:

  • "And dedicate every awaken day so I can celebrate"
    Aceyalone — Serve & Protect
  • "They elevate their own; they celebrate"
    The Ambassador f/ J.R. — My Clothes, My Hair
  • "It's a lil girl, pop the bottle let's celebrate"
    B.G. — Cash Money Roll

Usage tips for "celebrate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "celebrate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for celebrate to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does celebrate mean?
behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating" assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna"
What part of speech is celebrate?
Celebrate is a verb.
How many definitions does celebrate have?
Celebrate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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