celebratev. t.[L. celebratus, p. p. of celebrare to frequent, to celebrate, fr. celeber famous.]1. To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.()2. To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to celebrate a birthday.()From even unto even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath. (Lev. xxiii. 32.)3. To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites; as, to celebrate a marriage.()()We are called upon to commemorate a revolution as surprising in its manner as happy in its consequences. (Atterbury.)Earth, water, air, and fire, with feeling glee,
Exult to celebrate thy festival. (Thomson.)