celebrate · verb I or T /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/
Word family
Nouns: celebration, celebrity
Adjectives: celebrated, celebratory
Verbs: celebrate
celebrate
B1 to do something enjoyable because it is a special day, or because something good has happened
Dictionary examples:
We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.
We'd just finished our exams so we were having a party to celebrate.
Learner example:
We are going to celebrate my husband's birthday at home with some friends, so I'm preparing everything for the party. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
