cel·e·brate (s l  -br t )v. cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing, cel·e·brates v.tr. 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe. 2. To perform (a religious ceremony): celebrate Mass. 3. To extol or praise: a sonnet that celebrates love. 4. To make widely known; display: "a determination on the author's part to celebrate . . . the offenses of another" (William H. Pritchard). v.intr. 1. To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity. 2. To perform a religious ceremony. 3. To engage in festivities: went out and celebrated after the victory. [Middle English celebraten, from Latin celebr re, celebrt-, to frequent, celebrate, from celeber, celebr-, frequented, famous.]cel e·bration n.cel e·brator n.cel e·bra·tory (sl-br-tôr , -t r, s-lbr-) adj. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | celebratory - used for celebrating |
Translations
celebratory [ˌselɪˈbreɪtərɪ] ADJ [event etc] → de celebración
let's have a celebratory dinner → vamos a ofrecer una cena para celebrarlo
let's have a celebratory dinner → vamos a ofrecer una cena para celebrarlo
celebratory
adj meal, drink → zur Feier des Tages
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