celebrate
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt/
KK: /ˈsɛlɪˌbret/
intransitive verb
Definition
To take part in enjoyable activities or festivities to mark a special occasion or event.
Example
We celebrate our anniversary every year with a big party.
Tense Forms
Past: celebrated
Past Participle: celebrated
Conversation
Are you planning to celebrate your birthday this year?
Definitely! I want to have a small party with my closest friends.
That sounds fun! We should do something special to celebrate together.
Absolutely, I can't wait for the festivities!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rejoice
fest
honor
Antonyms
mourn
grieve
disregard
transitive verb
Definition
To honor or mark a special occasion with festivities or ceremonies.
Example
We celebrate our anniversary every year with a big party.
Tense Forms
Past: celebrated
Past Participle: celebrated
Conversation
Are you ready to celebrate your birthday this weekend?
Absolutely! I can't wait to see everyone.
What do you have planned to celebrate this year?
Root Explanation
Celebrate → It is formed from 'celebrare' (from Latin, meaning to frequent or honor) and the suffix '-ate' (indicating to make or to cause). The word 'celebrate' means to make a frequent occasion of honoring or commemorating something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'honoring' something frequently — 'celebrare' means to honor, and the '-ate' means to make it happen. This helps you remember that to celebrate is to make an occasion of honoring.
Visually Confused Words
recelebrate
cerebrate
uncelebrated
precelebrate
concelebrate
decelerate
accelerate
scelerat