Noah Webster
Celebrate
CELEBRATE, verb transitive
1. To praise; to extol; to commend; to give to; to make famous; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.
The grave cannot celebrate thee. Isaiah 38:18.
2. To distinguish by solemn rites; to keep holy.
From even to even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath. Leviticus 23:32.
3. To honor or distinguish by ceremonies and marks of joy and respect; as, to celebrate the birth day of Washington; to celebrate a marriage.
4. To mention in a solemn manner, whether of joy or sorrow.