■ verb
1》 mark (a significant time or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
2》 perform (a religious ceremony), in particular officiate at (the Eucharist).
3》 [often as adjective ~d ] honour or praise publicly: a ~d mathematician.
Derivatives
celebration noun
celebrator noun
celebratory adjective
Origin
ME: from L. celebrat- , celebrare '~', from celeber , celebr- 'frequented or honoured'.