celebrates

verb

(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

(transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.

(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

(transitive) To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.

Roots

celebercelebr- · Latin · frequented, renowned

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