Verb

(en verb)

To congratulate or reward.

To praise or acclaim.

* Dryden

Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.

To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.

* Bible, Luke xxiii. 46

Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.

* Shakespeare

Commend me to my brother.

To recommend.

* Sir M. Hale

Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.

* Bible, Romans xvi. 1

I commend unto you Phoebe our sister.

To force in a mental way.

Verb

(celebrat)

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

to celebrate the name of the Most High

To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep.

to celebrate a birthday

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, title=The Dust of Conflict , chapter=20 citation , passage=Hester Earle and Violet Wayne were moving about the aisle with bundles of wheat-ears and streamers of ivy, for the harvest thanksgiving was shortly to be celebrated , while the vicar stood waiting for their directions on the chancel steps with a great handful of crimson gladioli.}}

To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate !

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To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites.

to celebrate a marriage