Let’s talk about the word ‘celebrate‘ today. It is going to be used a lot during the next few months with Rosh Hashana, Navaratri, Thanksgiving and Diwali just around the corner from now.
Celebrate: Verb: regular verb: celebrated, celebrated
- to observe or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities
We celebrate Christmas with a festive dinner and a visit to church at midnight.
2. to state publicly, proclaim
The newspaper celebrated the end of Cold War in bold letters.
3. to praise, to present in a good light, to express admiration for something or someone
His poetry celebrated love and youth.
4. to lead a religious ceremony
The priest celebrated the Mass.
5. to recognize a special occasion and make it special by participating in festivities
People celebrate Canada Day with parades and barbecues.
Celebration: noun
The Thanksgiving celebration consisted of a feast of turkey, stuffing, roasted sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Celebrator: noun
Somebody who celebrates an event
A mother speaking to her young child: Who is our little celebrator today? How old are you?
Celebrant: Noun
Somebody who officiates a ceremony
The celebrant presided over the Eucharist.
Celebratory: adjective
Alma got a new job, so we went out for a celebratory dinner with a couple of friends.
Happy Monday, friends!