The difference between Celebrate and Observe

When used as verbs, celebrate means to extol or honour in a solemn manner, whereas observe means to notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.


check bellow for the other definitions of Celebrate and Observe

  1. Celebrate as a verb (transitive):

    To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

    Examples:

    "to celebrate the name of the Most High"

  2. Celebrate as a verb (transitive):

    To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep.

    Examples:

    "to celebrate a birthday"

  3. Celebrate as a verb (intransitive):

    To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

    Examples:

    "I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!"

  4. Celebrate as a verb (transitive):

    To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to solemnize; to perform with appropriate rites.

    Examples:

    "to celebrate a marriage"

  1. Observe as a verb (transitive):

    To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

    Examples:

    "From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

  2. Observe as a verb (transitive):

    To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).

    Examples:

    "Please observe all posted speed limits."

  3. Observe as a verb (intransitive):

    To comment on something; to make an observation.

    Examples:

    "The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents."

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