Cel-e-brate [sel-uh-breyt] verb, brat-ed, brat-ing
-verb (used with object)
1. to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate your busbands birthday
2. to make know publicly; proclaim: the blog celebrated her busbands journey and his life
3. to perform with appropriate rites and ceromonies; solemnize: to celebrate a milestone like the start of your life
-synonyms : Honor, solemnize, laud, glorify, honor, applaud, commend