'Celebrated' definitions:
Definition of 'celebrated'
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Definition of 'Celebrated'
From: GCIDE
- Celebrate \Cel"e*brate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Celebrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Celebrating.] [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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- From even unto even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath. --Lev. xxiii. 32. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites; as, to celebrate a marriage.
- Syn: To commemorate; distinguish; honor.
- Usage: To Celebrate, Commemorate. We commemorate events which we desire to keep in remembrance, when we recall them by some special observace; as, to commemorate the death of our Savior. We celebrate by demonstrations of joy or solemnity or by appropriate ceremonies; as, to celebrate the birthday of our Independence. [1913 Webster]
- We are called upon to commemorate a revolution as surprising in its manner as happy in its consequences. --Atterbury. [1913 Webster]
- Earth, water, air, and fire, with feeling glee, Exult to celebrate thy festival. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Celebrated'
From: GCIDE
- Celebrated \Cel"e*bra`ted\, a. Having celebrity; distinguished; renowned. [1913 Webster]
- Celebrated for the politeness of his manners. --Macaulay.
- Syn: Distinguished; famous; noted; famed; renowned; illustrious. See Distinguished. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'celebrated'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acclaimed,
- conspicuous,
- distinguished,
- eminent,
- esteemed,
- estimable,
- exceptional,
- extraordinary,
- fabled,
- famed,
- famous,
- far-famed,
- far-heard,
- great,
- honored,
- illustrious,
- legendary,
- marked,
- memorable,
- much acclaimed,
- mythical,
- noble,
- notable,
- noted,
- noteworthy,
- notorious,
- of mark,
- of note,
- outstanding,
- popular,
- prestigious,
- prominent,
- rare,
- remarkable,
- rememberable,
- renowned,
- reputable,
- special,
- striking,
- talked-about,
- talked-of,
- telling,
- unforgettable,
- well-known