Celebration

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Etymology

Middle English, from Latin celebratus, past participle of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, from celebr-, celeber much frequented, famous; perhaps akin to Latin celer

Definitions

transitive verb
b : to mark (as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine
intransitive verb
  • 1 : to observe a holiday, perform a religious ceremony, or take part in a festival
  • 2 : to observe a notable occasion with festivities