celebrated (ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd
)
Definitions
adjective
- (usually prenominal) famous ⇒
a celebrated pianist
a celebrated trial
Synonyms
View thesaurus entrycelebrate (ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt)
Definitions
verb
- to rejoice in or have special festivities to mark (a happy day, event, etc)
- (tr) to observe (a birthday, anniversary, etc) ⇒
she celebrates her ninetieth birthday next month
- (tr) to perform (a solemn or religious ceremony), esp to officiate at (Mass)
- (tr) to praise publicly; proclaim
Alternative Forms
ˌceleˈbration noun ˈcelebrative adjective ˈceleˌbrator noun ˈceleˌbratory adjectiveWord Origin
C15: from Latin celebrāre, from celeber numerous, thronged, renownedSynonyms
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rejoice,
party,
enjoy yourself
carouse,
live it up,
whoop it up,
make merry,
paint the town red,
go on a spree
large it,
put the flags out
roister,
kill the fatted calf,