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DEPARTAMENTO DE ENSEÑANZAS GENERALES

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(1) cel·e·brate  (2) (s[pic 3]l[pic 4][pic 5]-br[pic 6]t[pic 7])

(3) v.  (4) cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing, cel·e·brates 

v.tr .

(6) 1. To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing. See (8) Synonyms at observe.

(6) 2. To perform (a religious ceremony): celebrate Mass.

(6) 3. To extol or praise: a sonnet that celebrates love.

(6) 4. To make widely known; display: "a determination on the author's part to celebrate . . . the offenses of another" (William H. Pritchard).

v.intr.

(6) 1. To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity.

(6) 2. To perform a religious ceremony.

(6) 3. To engage in festivities: went out and celebrated after the victory.

[Middle English celebraten, from Latin celebr[pic 8]re, celebr[pic 9]t-, to frequent, celebrate, from celeber, celebr-, frequented, famous.] (5) 

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