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[ U ] the act of celebrating something: in celebration of Let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival. [ C ] an act of dancing, shouting, etc., to show that you are happy after you have succeeded at something: He likes to get his teammates excited with his theatrical celebrations.
[ U ] the act of celebrating something: in celebration of Let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival. [ C ] an act of dancing, shouting, etc., to show that you are happy after you have succeeded at something: He likes to get his teammates excited with his theatrical celebrations.
A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary. Their supporters had little cause for celebration. American English: celebration / sɛlɪˈbreɪʃən /. Arabic: اِحْتِفَال.
noun. the act of celebrating: We want to do something special in celebration of Amy’s great new job. a party or other festive event for celebrating something: Don’t you think the birthday celebrations for preschoolers in this neighborhood are a bit over the top? Discover More. Other Words From. in·ter·cel·e·bra·tion noun. non·cel·e·bra·tion noun.
: to honor (an occasion, such as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business. The nation celebrates Memorial Day. b. : to mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine. celebrated their 25th anniversary. 3. : to hold up or play up for public notice.
celebration. Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Idioms, Wikipedia . cel·e·brate. (sĕl′ə-brāt′) v. cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing, cel·e·brates. v.tr. 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See Synonyms at observe. 2. To perform (a religious ceremony): celebrate Mass. 3.
noun. /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/ [countable] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something. The occasion was the 40th anniversary celebrations of the orchestra. birthday celebrations. wedding/victory celebrations. I hope you'll join in the Christmas celebrations. They held a celebration to mark forty years of the lifeboat service.
CELEBRATION meaning: 1 : a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.; 2 : the activity of doing special, enjoyable things for an important occasion, achievement, etc. the activity of celebrating.
CELEBRATION definition: an occasion when you celebrate a special day or event, or the act of celebrating: .
noun. /ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃn/ [countable] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something birthday/wedding celebrations. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
