celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
has celebrated
-
present perfectof celebrate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cruz Jimenez has celebrated Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever since her youth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has celebrated her 60th birthday at a social club with co-stars including James Corden and Rob Brydon.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
For generations, our nation’s reigning political culture has celebrated armed self-defense as a fundamental right.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Since 21, even when he was broke, he has celebrated every birthday with champagne and oysters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Devoted to the Border sports, in which he was formerly an active performer, he has celebrated them in animated verse.
From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century by Charles Rogers
