Celebrate
(verb)
- To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies or festivities.
- To do honor or show respect for.
- To perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites.
- To mark a special occasion or event with ceremonies or festivities.
Origin:
Middle english celebraten, from latin celebrat-, celebratus, from the past participle of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, from celeber famous.
Examples:
- They celebrated their anniversary.
- She celebrated her birthday.
- We celebrated Christmas.
- They celebrated the victory.
- The company celebrated its success.