CELEBRATE, verb transitive 1. To praise; to extol; to commend; to give to; to make famous; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High. The grave cannot celebrate thee. Isaiah 38:18. 2. To distinguish by solemn rites; to keep holy. From even to even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath. Leviticus 23:32. 3. To honor or distinguish by ceremonies and marks of joy and respect; as, to celebrate the birth day of Washington; to celebrate a marriage. 4. To mention in a solemn manner, whether of joy or sorrow.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI