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Celebrate
Sounds like
seluhbrayt
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Simple meaning
What does Celebrate mean?
Celebrate means to enjoy a special event or success.
Dictionary definition
to do something special to show happiness about an event, success, or important day.
Example sentences
Celebrate in a sentence
easy
We celebrate birthdays with cake.
medium
The team will celebrate after the final game.
hard
The community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new library.
Synonyms
Words like Celebrate
honorTo show respect or happiness for someone or something.
rejoiceTo feel or show great happiness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mournTo feel or show sadness, often after a loss.
ignoreTo not notice or mark an important event.
Word family
Celebrate word family
Base word
celebrate
verb
celebrate
Base form.
verb
celebrates
Celebrates now or often.
verb
celebrated
Celebrated in the past.
noun
celebration
An event for a special occasion.
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Quick practice
Try Celebrate
Practice 1
What does celebrate mean?
Celebrate means to do something special for an event, success, or important day.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to celebrate?
To celebrate can mean to honor or mark something special.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses celebrate correctly?
People can celebrate a special day or event.
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