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   Celebrate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Celebrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Celebrating.] [L. celebratus, p. p. of celebrare to frequent, to celebrate, fr. celeber famous.]
   To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.
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   To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to celebrate a birthday.
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   From even unto even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath.
   Lev. xxiii. 32.
   
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   To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites; as, to celebrate a marriage.
   Syn. -- To commemorate; distinguish; honor.  -- To Celebrate, Commemorate. We commemorate events which we desire to keep in remembrance, when we recall them by some special observace; as, to commemorate the death of our Savior. We celebrate by demonstrations of joy or solemnity or by appropriate ceremonies; as, to celebrate the birthday of our Independence.
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   We are called upon to commemorate a revolution as surprising in its manner as happy in its consequences.
   Atterbury.
   
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   Earth, water, air, and fire, with feeling glee,
   Exult to celebrate thy festival.
   Thomson.
   
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