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SEL-ibr-ayt/ˈselɪbreɪt/

To celebrate is to mark a happy event with food, people, or a party. Celebrate a birthday, a wedding, a win. Celebration is the noun. You celebrate something — not “celebrate for something.” Festivals are public celebrations.

Meaning

To do something enjoyable because of a special event.

Examples

• “We celebrated her birthday with a cake.”
• “We celebrated with a meal.”
• “They celebrate Eid with family.”

Good to know

celebrate + event. Noun: celebration.

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