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− | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] celebratus, past participle of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, from celebr-, celeber much frequented, famous; perhaps akin to Latin celer |
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:transitive verb | :transitive verb |
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin celebratus, past participle of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, from celebr-, celeber much frequented, famous; perhaps akin to Latin celer
- Date: 15th century
Definitions
- transitive verb
- 1 : to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites
- 2 a : to honor (as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business
- b : to mark (as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine
- intransitive verb