celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
had celebrated
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past perfectof celebrate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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After the show was initially taken off air, local media reported that staff at ARN had celebrated the show's demise, as the pricey contracts for its stars had led to other experienced staff being fired.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The incident led to the publication of a first dishevelled mugshot, a savage contrast to thousands of glorious pictures that had celebrated his status as an all-conquering champion.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
The Argentine midfielder, who covered his mouth during the argument after Vinicius had celebrated a goal dancing in front of the home fans, denies the allegation.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
He thought back to a few evenings earlier, when they had celebrated Dhelainy’s birthday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025
In 1799 he had celebrated fifty years of practice in Salem, and he declared he felt he could keep on for fifty more.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
