celebrated
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əˌbreɪ adjective
renowned; well-known: the celebrated authors of best-selling books. Synonyms: illustrious.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.
2.
to make known publicly; proclaim: The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines.
3.
to praise widely or to present to widespread and favorable public notice, as through newspapers or novels: a novel celebrating the joys of marriage; the countryside celebrated in the novels of Hardy.
4.
to perform with appropriate rites and ceremonies; solemnize: to celebrate a marriage.
verb (used without object)
5.
to observe a day or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities.
6.
to perform a religious ceremony, especially Mass or the Lord's Supper.
7.
to have or participate in a party, drinking spree, or uninhibited good time: You look like you were up celebrating all night.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin celebrātus past participle of celebrāre to solemnize, celebrate, honor, equivalent to celebr- (stem of celeber) often repeated, famous + -ātus -ate1
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin celebrātus past participle of celebrāre to solemnize, celebrate, honor, equivalent to celebr- (stem of celeber) often repeated, famous + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
cel·e·bra·tive, adjective
cel·e·bra·tor, cel·e·brat·er, noun
pre·cel·e·brate, verb, pre·cel·e·brat·ed, pre·cel·e·brat·ing.
re·cel·e·brate, verb, re·cel·e·brat·ed, re·cel·e·brat·ing.
Synonyms
1. honor, solemnize. 3. laud, glorify, honor, applaud, commend.
1. honor, solemnize. 3. laud, glorify, honor, applaud, commend.
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World English Dictionary
celebrate (ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to rejoice in or have special festivities to mark (a happy day, event, etc) |
| 2. | (tr) to observe (a birthday, anniversary, etc): she celebrates her ninetieth birthday next month |
| 3. | (tr) to perform (a solemn or religious ceremony), esp to officiate at (Mass) |
| 4. | (tr) to praise publicly; proclaim |
| [C15: from Latin celebrāre, from celeber numerous, thronged, renowned] | |
| cele'bration | |
| —n | |
| 'celebrative | |
| —adj | |
| 'celebrator | |
| —n | |
| 'celebratory | |
| —adj | |
| celebrated (ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd) | |
| —adj | |
| (usually prenominal) famous: a celebrated pianist; a celebrated trial | |
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Word Origin & History
celebrate
1465, from L. celebratus pp. of celebrare "to frequent in great numbers, assemble to honor," from celeber "frequented, populous." Celebrated "much-talked-about" is from 1665.
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Example sentences
Heroes once vilified by official propaganda are celebrated.
Price is celebrated for creating the first actuarial model for life insurance.
Celebrated in mythology, literature and art, the pomegranate has a noble history.
The provost and others celebrated my grant, although they did not support my challenge of my non-reappointment.
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