Celebrate
verb
To do something special or enjoyable for an important event, person, or occasion.
She's invited us all to help her celebrate her birthday.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a birthday
- celebrate an anniversary
verb
To praise someone or something.
His work celebrates the quiet, everyday things in life.
Often appears as...
- celebrate life
- celebrate success
verb
To perform (a religious ceremony) publicly and with dignity.
He celebrates Mass at a local church every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- celebrate mass
- celebrate communion
verb
To publicly acknowledge (an important event or significant person).
The city of New York celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1998.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a centenary
- celebrate an achievement
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To do something special or enjoyable for an important event, person, or occasion.
She's invited us all to help her celebrate her birthday.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a birthday
- celebrate an anniversary
verb
To praise someone or something.
His work celebrates the quiet, everyday things in life.
Often appears as...
- celebrate life
- celebrate success
verb
To perform (a religious ceremony) publicly and with dignity.
He celebrates Mass at a local church every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- celebrate mass
- celebrate communion
verb
To publicly acknowledge (an important event or significant person).
The city of New York celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1998.
Often appears as...
- celebrate a centenary
- celebrate an achievement
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'celebrate' for events like birthdays, where special activities are held.
They're going to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Celebrate' often involves sharing joy with others.
Join us to celebrate the team's victory!
Pro Tip 3/3Happy Connotation
Using 'celebrate' suggests a positive and joyful attitude towards the event.
We will celebrate your homecoming with a big party!
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'celebrate' for events like birthdays, where special activities are held.
They're going to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Celebrate' often involves sharing joy with others.
Join us to celebrate the team's victory!
Pro Tip 3/3Happy Connotation
Using 'celebrate' suggests a positive and joyful attitude towards the event.
We will celebrate your homecoming with a big party!
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Use 'celebrate' for events like birthdays, where special activities are held.
They're going to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Involvement
'Celebrate' often involves sharing joy with others.
Join us to celebrate the team's victory!
Pro Tip 3/3Happy Connotation
Using 'celebrate' suggests a positive and joyful attitude towards the event.
We will celebrate your homecoming with a big party!
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
from literally the brink of extinction is one of the greatest conservation success stories there are certainly in europe it's really important and natural history programmes for us to also celebrate um conservation success stories i think there are a lot bad news stories and it's really important that we inform people about
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The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
was raped on her walk to the library, we would never celebrate the solution of moving the library closer to the dorm. And yet, for some reason, this is okay for poor people. Now the truth is, the traditional experts in economic development and poverty alleviation,
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The deadly irony of...
never found the compound for eternal life, they did find something that would go on to shape all of civilization, something that has caused many tragic moments in human history, and yet still gives us hope when we look up in celebration at the colorful night sky.
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Poetry makes people...
for us is from us and even if it means having to be a little silly or cheeky I think it's worth it because I want to welcome people into poetry especially people who have previously felt unwelcome I want to celebrate anybody is trying to make sense of the world
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Is there a reproducibilit...
Despite six months of double checking, the bizarre discovery refused to yield. But rather than celebrating a physics revolution, the researchers published a cautious paper arguing for continued research in an effort to explain the observed anomaly.
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Elephants Freed From...
this is the biggest festival or celebration if you like of elephants in the country and originally this was set up to be a reminder of that cultural traditional heritage link that they have but also to help educate people about
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
We have a huge challenge in front of us. Let's celebrate scientific innovation and use it. It's our responsibility to do everything we can to help alleviate human suffering and safeguard the environment. Thank you.
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Who is Alexander von...
everywhere and in every scientific discipline. He is, perhaps, the most important forgotten man of science. But he doesn't have to be, because if you remember him, perhaps his influence will be celebrated.
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Circumcision PIPE National...
the entire community gathers to celebrate his return everyone escorts him home neighbors join the throng his achievement is their achievement by respecting tradition and prevailing
Video examples
The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
from literally the brink of extinction is one of the greatest conservation success stories there are certainly in europe it's really important and natural history programmes for us to also celebrate um conservation success stories i think there are a lot bad news stories and it's really important that we inform people about
Video examples
The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
was raped on her walk to the library, we would never celebrate the solution of moving the library closer to the dorm. And yet, for some reason, this is okay for poor people. Now the truth is, the traditional experts in economic development and poverty alleviation,
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
never found the compound for eternal life, they did find something that would go on to shape all of civilization, something that has caused many tragic moments in human history, and yet still gives us hope when we look up in celebration at the colorful night sky.
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
for us is from us and even if it means having to be a little silly or cheeky I think it's worth it because I want to welcome people into poetry especially people who have previously felt unwelcome I want to celebrate anybody is trying to make sense of the world
Video examples
Is there a reproducibilit...
Despite six months of double checking, the bizarre discovery refused to yield. But rather than celebrating a physics revolution, the researchers published a cautious paper arguing for continued research in an effort to explain the observed anomaly.
Video examples
Elephants Freed From...
this is the biggest festival or celebration if you like of elephants in the country and originally this was set up to be a reminder of that cultural traditional heritage link that they have but also to help educate people about
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
We have a huge challenge in front of us. Let's celebrate scientific innovation and use it. It's our responsibility to do everything we can to help alleviate human suffering and safeguard the environment. Thank you.
Video examples
Who is Alexander von...
everywhere and in every scientific discipline. He is, perhaps, the most important forgotten man of science. But he doesn't have to be, because if you remember him, perhaps his influence will be celebrated.
Video examples
Circumcision PIPE National...
the entire community gathers to celebrate his return everyone escorts him home neighbors join the throng his achievement is their achievement by respecting tradition and prevailing
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Quote examples
Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
I know that there are a lot of people out there with stories far worse than mine but you, too, can make it. To those of you who have, welcome to life. I celebrate you.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else - very rarely to those who say to themselves, 'Go to, now, let us be a celebrated individual!'.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
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Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
It's important in life to celebrate any victory in life.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
The arts are a celebration of life.
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Funerals should celebrate a life.
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Jose Andres
Spanish Chef
Tapas is a celebration of life.
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Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.
Quote examples
Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
Quote examples
Tyler Perry
American Actor
I know that there are a lot of people out there with stories far worse than mine but you, too, can make it. To those of you who have, welcome to life. I celebrate you.
Quote examples
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
Fame usually comes to those who are thinking about something else - very rarely to those who say to themselves, 'Go to, now, let us be a celebrated individual!'.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
Quote examples
Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
It's important in life to celebrate any victory in life.
Quote examples
Michael Douglas
American Actor
The arts are a celebration of life.
Quote examples
Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Funerals should celebrate a life.
Quote examples
Jose Andres
Spanish Chef
Tapas is a celebration of life.
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