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To celebrate

celebrate

verb

to do something enjoyable in order to show that an occasion or event is special

celebration

noun

the activity of celebrating something

parade

verb

to walk as part of an organized group in order to celebrate or publicly protest something

inaugurate

verb

to celebrate the fact that someone is starting an important new job with an official ceremony

welcome

verb

to celebrate an event

mark

verb

to celebrate something

fête

verb

to honor or entertain someone at a public celebration

wassail

verb

an old word meaning to “celebrate,” especially at Christmas

rejoice

verb

to feel very happy about something, or to celebrate something in a happy way

revel

verb

to celebrate or enjoy yourself in a lively and noisy way, especially by singing, dancing, and drinking alcohol

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