concelebrate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈsiːlɪˌbreɪt/
KK: /kənˈsiːlɪˌbreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To participate together in a religious ceremony, especially in the context of the Eucharist.
Example
Many priests will concelebrate the mass during the special occasion.
Tense Forms
Past: concelebrated
Past Participle: concelebrated
Conversation
Are you going to concelebrate at the service this weekend?
Yes, I wouldn't miss it for the world!
It's always special when we all concelebrate together.
I agree, it really brings the community closer.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cocelebrate
commemorate
celebrate
Antonyms
dissociate
separate
disunite
transitive verb
Definition
To participate in a religious ceremony, especially a Eucharist, together with others as co-celebrants.
Example
The priests will concelebrate the mass during the special service.
Tense Forms
Past: concelebrated
Past Participle: concelebrated
Conversation
Did you hear about the special Mass this weekend?
Yeah, I think they're going to concelebrate with several priests.
That sounds really nice; I love when they do that.
Root Explanation
Concelebrate → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "celebrare" (meaning to celebrate). The word "concelebrate" means to celebrate together, often used in a religious context where multiple priests or ministers celebrate a service or sacrament together.
Memory Tip
Think of people coming together ('con-') to celebrate an event ('celebrare'). This helps you remember that 'concelebrate' means to celebrate together.
Visually Confused Words
celebrate
uncelebrated
celebrater
celebrated
accelerate