B2
celebrate vs commemorate vs congratulate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| celebrateverb/ˈsel.ə.breɪt/ | Meaning To do something enjoyable to show that a day or event is special. | Goes with — | Example We celebrate Tet with our whole family every year. |
| commemorateverb/kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/ | Meaning to do something special to remember and honor an important person or event | Goes with commemorate the anniversary | Example A statue was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war. |
| congratulateverb/kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt/ | Meaning to tell someone you are happy about their success or good news | Goes with congratulate someone on | Example I called my cousin to congratulate her on her new job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I warmly you on your wedding.