celebrate

Definition

To celebrate is to do something special and joyful because of a happy event or achievement. People might have parties, share food, or take part in ceremonies.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrare' meaning 'to frequent, honor, or make famous', from 'celeber' meaning 'crowded, much-visited'. Celebrations were things that drew people together in numbers.

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