Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

celebrate-a-festival

verb
/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt ə ˈfɛstəvəl/
Definition
To observe and commemorate a festival with joy and festivities.
Examples
  • Every year, we celebrate a festival to honor the changing of the seasons.
  • The town comes alive as families gather to celebrate a festival filled with music and dance.
Meaning
The act of engaging in special activities or rituals during a particular festival or holiday.
Synonyms
  • honor
  • commemorate
  • observance
  • mark