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cel.e.brate \'sel-*-.bra-t\ \.sel-*-'bra--sh*n\ \'sel-*-.bra-t-*r\ vb [L
celebratus, pp. of celebrare to frequent, celebrate, fr. cele]br-, celeber
much frequented, famous; akin to L celer 1: to perform (a sacrament or
solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropria te rites {~ the mass} 2a: to
honor (as a holy day or feast day) by solemn ceremonies or by refra ining
from ordinary business 2b: to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities or
other deviation from routine 3: to hold up for public acclaim : EXTOL 1:
to observe a holiday, perform a religious ceremony, or take part in a f
estival 2: to observe a notable occasion with festivities - cel.e.bra.tion
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