celebrate
To do something special or enjoyable for an important event, holiday, or achievement. It usually involves gathering with family or friends to show happiness and honor the occasion.
Exemplos
3 de 5We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Celebration' box of chocolates—you share them with friends to celebrate a happy time!
Quiz rápido
Every December, many families ___ Christmas together.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: celebrate
Exemplos
We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
everydayWe celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
formalThe nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
informalI just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
Societies often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.
academicSocieties often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.
The company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.
businessThe company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
celebrate in style
celebrate in style
a reason to celebrate
a reason to celebrate
celebrate a milestone
celebrate a milestone
Frequentemente confundido com
You congratulate a person for doing something well, but you celebrate an event or a special day.
Notas de uso
Celebrate is a regular verb. It can be used with a direct object (the event) or by itself to mean 'having a party'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'celebrate' when they should use 'congratulate'. Remember: we celebrate the party, but we congratulate the person.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Celebration' box of chocolates—you share them with friends to celebrate a happy time!
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'celebratus', which means 'frequented' or 'kept solemn'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Family celebrations in many English-speaking cultures involve sharing a meal, giving gifts, and often eating a specific type of dessert like cake.
Quiz rápido
Every December, many families ___ Christmas together.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: celebrate
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