celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
celebrating
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present participleof celebrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We’ve got some tips for celebrating your loved ones without going broke.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
"There is little point celebrating the number of trees we plant if a significant number of them are dead a year later," said councillor Katerina Lusk.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
I can just picture Erling Haaland scoring their winner, and celebrating with a big grin on his face.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“This gives us this unique opportunity to be celebrating the storytellers all year long,” Hopkins said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The trees surround us with their fall leaves in blazes of red and orange and yellow, as if they, too, are celebrating the first English wedding in the New World.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
