celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
have celebrated
-
present perfectof celebrate.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.
Campaigners who have been trying to stop the development of a town's green space have celebrated it being given "village green status" by a council.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
In recent high-level exchanges, Pyongyang and Moscow have celebrated the connection of their first road bridge, the start of construction of a "friendship hospital", and the inauguration of a North Korean military memorial complex.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
Apple bobbing is also said to have celebrated female fertility.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
While Israelis have celebrated the return of all the living hostages, hostage families say they will continue to fight until all the deceased hostages are returned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
One might think we would have celebrated the news, but, in fact, we were apprehensive about what it could mean for us.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
