Verb

(head)

(hold)

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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, year=2012 , date=May 5 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=As Di Matteo celebrated and captain John Terry raised the trophy for the fourth time, the Italian increased his claims to become the permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas by landing a trophy.}}

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

to celebrate a marriage