Celebrated
/ˈsɛləbreɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsFamous and respected for achievements or qualities.
/ˈsɛləbreɪtɪd/
Widely known and admired
The celebrated chef's restaurant is always booked.
💡 Simply: Imagine a superstar – they are celebrated because lots of people admire them and know who they are. Think of a famous athlete or musician.
👶 For kids: Someone everyone knows and likes a lot!
More Examples
His celebrated work won him many prizes.
How It's Used
"The celebrated author received numerous awards."
"A celebrated battle changed the course of the war."
To mark a significant event with a festive gathering or activity.
/ˈsɛləbreɪtɪd/
Past tense of 'to celebrate'
They celebrated their anniversary last night.
💡 Simply: Celebrating is like having a party to make something special feel even better. Think about celebrating a birthday or a holiday.
👶 For kids: Having a party to be happy!
More Examples
We celebrated the new year with fireworks.
How It's Used
"We celebrated her birthday with a party."
"They celebrated the holiday with traditional foods."
Idioms & expressions
widely celebrated
Famous and admired by many.
"His work is widely celebrated in the academic community."
From Middle English *celebraten, from Old French *celebrer, from Latin *cēlebrāre ('to perform publicly, to frequent, to make famous'), from *cēleber ('frequented, famous').
Historically, 'celebrated' has been used to describe events and figures that were widely known and admired within specific communities or social circles.
Memory tip
Think 'celebrity' – celebrated people are famous!
Word Origin
"to perform publicly, to frequent, to make famous"