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Definition celebrate in British English

celebrate verb

verb
/ˈseləˌbreɪt/
1

to do something enjoyable in order to show that an occasion or event is special

Example

Let's have a party to celebrate your birthday.

Example

The team is celebrating their third successive win.

Example

They've just finished their exams and have gone out to celebrate.

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2

to show admiration for someone or something in a piece of writing, music, or art or in a ceremony

Example

The bravery of warriors was celebrated in song.

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Definition celebrate in British English