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
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Celebrate as a verb (transitive):
To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
Examples:
"to celebrate the name of the Most High"
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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"
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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!"
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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"
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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."
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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."
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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."