celebration
gb/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engels
~ 6300
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
event
1
party or social event
A party or special event when people come together to be happy about something.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] has/holds a celebration for [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes say *"We had a celebrate"* instead of *"We had a celebration"*. Remember that *celebrate* is a verb and *celebration* is a noun. Another mistake is using *party* and *celebration* as exact synonyms: a *party* is usually informal, while a *celebration* can be formal or informal.
Synoniemen
party (More common in everyday speech; can be less formal than 'celebration'.)
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festivity (Often plural; suggests lively or cheerful activities.)
Antoniemen
mourning (Refers to showing sadness after a loss, the opposite mood and type of gathering.)
Woordcombinaties
birthday celebration
|wedding celebration
|office celebration
|family celebration
|hold a celebration
|a small celebration
Thema's
daily life
|social
|events
|daily_life
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- We had a small celebration at home after she passed her exam.
- The company organized a big celebration to mark its 50th anniversary.
- Friends gathered for a surprise celebration of his promotion.
- They postponed the wedding celebration because many guests were sick.
- After the match, the team bus turned into a rolling celebration.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We had a celebration for her birthday.
- The school held a celebration for the new students.
- Our family planned a celebration after my graduation.
- There was a big celebration in the city after the game.
- They went to a restaurant for their anniversary celebration.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
action
2
act of marking an occasion
The action of doing special things to show that something is important or makes you happy.
Gebruikspatroon:
the celebration of [an event/holiday/achievement]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse *celebration* (the act or event) with *festival* (a larger, often regular event) or *ceremony* (a formal part of the celebration). Also, they may forget the preposition and say *"the celebration Christmas"* instead of *"the celebration of Christmas"*.
Synoniemen
observance (Often used for religious or official occasions, slightly more formal.)
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commemoration (Stresses remembering an important event; can be happy or solemn.)
Antoniemen
neglect (Failing to mark or recognize an event at all.)
Woordcombinaties
the celebration of Eid
|the celebration of Christmas
|national celebration
|public celebration
|three days of celebration
|join the celebration
Thema's
culture
|events
|society
|daily_life
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- The celebration of the national holiday lasts all week.
- Their wedding celebration included several traditional rituals.
- The city banned fireworks during the celebration of New Year's Eve.
- The festival is a celebration of local music and food.
- Many people took part in the public celebration of the peace agreement.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The celebration of the New Year is very loud in my city.
- This festival is a celebration of our culture.
- The celebration of the game went on all night.
- Our school has a celebration of sports every spring.
- The celebration of the holiday brings families together.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
3
praise or glorification
Words, art, or events that show strong love or respect for something or someone.
Gebruikspatroon:
a celebration of [quality/person/idea]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think *celebration* always means a party. In this sense, it can be a book, movie, song, or speech that shows strong positive feelings about something, even if there is no actual party.
Synoniemen
tribute (Focuses on showing respect or admiration, often for a person.)
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praise (General word for saying good things; less specific to works of art or events.)
Antoniemen
criticism (Focuses on finding fault instead of expressing joy and approval.)
Woordcombinaties
a celebration of life
|a celebration of love
|a celebration of diversity
|a celebration of friendship
|a celebration of nature
|the film is a celebration of ...
Thema's
emotions
|art
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Voorbeelden
- Her latest book is a celebration of strong, independent women.
- The exhibition is a celebration of the city's history and culture.
- The movie feels like a celebration of simple everyday moments.
- The festival is a joyful celebration of local traditions.
- His speech was a moving celebration of his team's hard work.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This film is a celebration of family.
- The song is a celebration of freedom.
- The show is a celebration of African art.
- The book is a celebration of kindness.
- The play is a celebration of hope and courage.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C1
action
4
performance of religious rite
A formal religious ceremony, especially when it is led by a priest or leader.
Gebruikspatroon:
the celebration of [religious rite/service]
Synoniemen
service (More general; any act of public worship, not only formal ritual performance.)
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liturgy (Technical religious term for the set form of public worship.)
Antoniemen
secular event (An event with no religious content, contrasting with a religious celebration.)
Woordcombinaties
the celebration of Mass
|liturgical celebration
|celebration of the Eucharist
|religious celebration
|the celebration of the sacrament
Thema's
religion
|culture
Voorbeelden
- The bishop presided over the celebration of Mass in the cathedral.
- Parishioners gathered for the celebration of the Easter liturgy.
- The celebration of the sacrament will take place next Sunday.
- Silence was observed before the celebration of the funeral rites.
- The celebration of the Eucharist is central to their worship.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Many people came to the celebration of Mass.
- The priest led the celebration of the service.
- They prepared the church for the celebration of Easter.
- The celebration of the sacrament is very important for them.
- He assisted in the celebration of the religious ceremony.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
celebration
IPA
GB/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
cel - eb - ra - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ra)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: celebration
- Plural: celebration, celebrations
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
a cause for celebration
1/ə kˈɔz fɚ sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
idiom
reason to be very happy
Something that is so good that people should be very happy and maybe celebrate.
Voorbeelden
- Passing the exam on his second try was definitely a cause for celebration.
- The drop in pollution levels is a cause for celebration.
- For many families, finishing paying a loan is a real cause for celebration.
a night of celebration
1/ə nˈaɪt əv sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
evening spent celebrating
An evening when people do fun things, like going out or having a party, to celebrate something.
Voorbeelden
- They enjoyed a night of celebration after the final performance.
- The team had a night of celebration at a local restaurant.
- It was a night of celebration that none of us will forget.
in celebration of
1/ˈɪn sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
as a way to honor
Used to say that something is done to show you are happy about or honor a person or event.
Voorbeelden
- They lit fireworks in celebration of the team's victory.
- The city planted new trees in celebration of Earth Day.
- We went out for dinner in celebration of her new job.