celebrates

Verb

celebrate (third-person singular simple present celebrates, present participle celebrating, simple past and past participle celebrated)

1. (transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
   • to celebrate the name of the Most High

   Synonyms:

   fete

2. (transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.
   • to celebrate a birthday

   Synonyms:

   observe, keep

3. (intransitive, transitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
   • I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!
4. (transitive) To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.
   • to celebrate a marriage

   Synonyms:

   solemnize