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celebrates

[/ˈsɛləbreɪts/]
verb
celebra
1. to honor or praise someone or something
She celebrates her mother's achievements.
Ela celebra as realizações de sua mãe.
2. to mark a special occasion with festivities
The family celebrates Christmas together every year.
A família celebra o Natal junto todos os anos.
3. to perform or conduct a religious rite or ceremony
The priest celebrates the wedding ceremony.
O padre celebra a cerimônia de casamento.
4. to praise or extol in speech or writing
The book celebrates the life of a great leader.
O livro celebra a vida de um grande líder.
NYC Slang
vibes (when referring to celebrating in spirit)
Synonyms
commemo­rateshonorsobservespraisesexults
Antonyms
ignoresdisregardsmourns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
celebra
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
celebra
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

celebrate in style
celebrate one's victory
celebrate life
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