celebrate
/ˈselɪbreɪt/ · /ˈseləbreɪt/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1809 in the learning path
庆祝
Definitions
v. To mark a special occasion by doing something enjoyable.
庆祝
v. To praise someone or something publicly.
赞颂；颂扬
Example
We cooked a special dinner to celebrate her graduation.
我们做了一顿特别的晚餐来庆祝她毕业。
Community festivals celebrate local traditions while giving residents opportunities to strengthen relationships with their neighbours.
社区节庆活动在弘扬当地传统的同时，也让居民有机会增进邻里关系。
Collocations
- celebrate a birthday
- celebrate an achievement
- celebrate diversity
Word family
- celebration (n.)
- celebratory (adj.)
- celebrated (adj.)
Usage tip
庆祝某事用celebrate；祝贺某人用congratulate。
FAQ
- What does celebrate mean?
- To mark a special occasion by doing something enjoyable. To praise someone or something publicly.
- How is celebrate pronounced?
- UK /ˈselɪbreɪt/, US /ˈseləbreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
