A2 — Elementaryverb
celebrare
to celebrate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
festeggiarecommemorareonoraresolennizzare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoraredimenticaretrascurarelamentarsi
Usage note
'Festeggiare' is the everyday word for celebrating. 'Celebrare' is slightly more formal or solemn. 'Commemorare' = to commemorate (the dead, events).
Example
"Celebriamo il Natale in famiglia con un grande pranzo."
"We celebrate Christmas as a family with a big lunch."
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