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celebrated

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd]

Word

Learn how to use celebrated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “recognition”

(adjective) a word used to describe someone or something that is very well-known and admired by many people. A celebrated person is like a star who people love and respect for what they do.

Example

She is a celebrated author whose books are loved by readers around the world.

Example

The painting is not celebrated; few people know about it.

Example

Who is the most celebrated musician you can think of?

Context: “marking an event”

(verb) to honor or observe an event with joy. It’s like having a fun party for a special occasion, such as a birthday or holiday.

Example

We celebrated her birthday with a big cake and lots of friends.

Example

We did not celebrate the holiday this year due to the rain.

Example

How do you usually celebrate your favorite holiday?

How to pronounce celebrated

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd]

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