celebrated

[sel-uh-brey-tid]

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adjective

renowned; well-known: the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

Origin of celebrated

celebrate + -ed²

Related formscel·e·brat·ed·ness, nounun·cel·e·brat·ed, adjectivewell-cel·e·brat·ed, adjective

Synonym study

See famous.

celebrate

[sel-uh-breyt]

verb (used with object), cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing.

to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.

to make known publicly; proclaim: The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines.

to praise widely or to present to widespread and favorable public notice, as through newspapers or novels: a novel celebrating the joys of marriage; the countryside celebrated in the novels of Hardy.

to perform with appropriate rites and ceremonies; solemnize: to celebrate a marriage.

verb (used without object), cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing.

to observe a day or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities.

to perform a religious ceremony, especially Mass or the Lord's Supper.

to have or participate in a party, drinking spree, or uninhibited good time: You look like you were up celebrating all night.

Origin of celebrate

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin celebrātus past participle of celebrāre to solemnize, celebrate, honor, equivalent to celebr- (stem of celeber) often repeated, famous + -ātus -ate¹

Related formscel·e·bra·tive, adjectivecel·e·bra·tor, cel·e·brat·er, nouncel·e·bra·to·ry

[sel-uh-bruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, suh-leb-ruh-] /ˈsɛl ə brəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, səˈlɛb rə-/, adjectivepre·cel·e·brate, verb, pre·cel·e·brat·ed, pre·cel·e·brat·ing.re·cel·e·brate, verb, re·cel·e·brat·ed, re·cel·e·brat·ing.un·cel·e·brat·ing, adjective

Can be confusedcelebrate celibate cerebrate

Synonyms for celebrate

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1. honor, solemnize. 3. laud, glorify, honor, applaud, commend.

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Related Words for celebrated

acclaimed, revered, big, eminent, famed, glorious, great, high-powered, illustrious, immortal, important, large, notable, outstanding, popular, preeminent, prominent, renowned, storied, well-known

Examples from the Web for celebrated

Contemporary Examples of celebrated

It was known as the feast of Akitu, and it was celebrated in April.
New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style
Candida Moss
December 31, 2014
Now, it is the most traditional and celebrated Christmas cake in Germany—and definitely not associated with fasting.
One Cake to Rule Them All: How Stollen Stole Our Hearts
Molly Hannon
December 24, 2014
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Most Latin Americans celebrated the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers
Catalina Lobo-Guererro
December 20, 2014
People on the streets of Havana cheered and celebrated the return of fighters from the Sierra Maestra.
Cuba Is A Kleptocracy, Not Communist
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena
December 19, 2014
Seeking to be celebrated for simply hiring a woman is tokenizing and offensive.
Wonder Woman Takes a Big Step Back
Hugh Ryan
December 16, 2014

Historical Examples of celebrated

It is certainly one of the most remarkable as well as celebrated of trees.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
He was the warm supporter and intimate friend of the celebrated Canning.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
December 29, 1892, Mr. Gladstone celebrated his eighty-third birthday.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
On the 13th of December, 1882, Mr. Gladstone's political jubilee was celebrated.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
July 25, 1889, Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone celebrated their "Golden Wedding."
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook

British Dictionary definitions for celebrated

celebrated

adjective

(usually prenominal) famousa celebrated pianist; a celebrated trial

celebrate

verb

to rejoice in or have special festivities to mark (a happy day, event, etc)

(tr) to observe (a birthday, anniversary, etc)she celebrates her ninetieth birthday next month

(tr) to perform (a solemn or religious ceremony), esp to officiate at (Mass)

(tr) to praise publicly; proclaim

Derived Formscelebration, nouncelebrative, adjectivecelebrator, nouncelebratory, adjective

Word Origin for celebrate

C15: from Latin celebrāre, from celeber numerous, thronged, renowned

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Word Origin and History for celebrated

adj.

"much-talked-about," 1660s, past participle adjective from celebrate (v.).

celebrate

mid-15c., originally of the Mass, from Latin celebratus "much-frequented; kept solemn; famous," past participle of celebrare "assemble to honor," also "to publish; sing praises of; practice often," originally "to frequent in great numbers," from celeber "frequented, populous, crowded;" with transferred senses of "well-attended; famous; often-repeated." Related: Celebrated; celebrating.