celebrate or celibrate

Learn why "celebrate" is correct.

celibrate

Incorrect spelling - ""Celibrate"" is incorrect.

"celibrate" is a common misspelling of "celebrate". Always use "celebrate" when referring to the correct word.

celebrate

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

"Celebrate" means to observe joyfully.

Definition of celebrate

"celebrate": "Celebrate" means to observe joyfully.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for celebrate

  • rejoice
  • honor
  • observe

Usage Examples

"Correct:" Celebrate the victory.

"Correct:" We celebrate festivals.

"Correct:" They celebrated together.

"Incorrect:" We celibrate festivals.

Notes:

  • Spelled with 'e' after c.
  • Derived from Latin.
  • Common pronunciation error.
  • Celibrate is wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Celebrate.

Q: Is celibrate correct?

A: No.

Q: Meaning?

A: Observe joyfully.

Q: Usage?

A: Events and festivals.

Summary

Celebrate is the correct spelling. Celibrate is a common but incorrect variant.