celebrated

/ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd/

from past participle of celebrate

adjective

  1. widely known and often referred to

a celebrated author

famous renowned celebrated noted notorious distinguished eminent illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

verb

  1. to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites

  2. to honor (an occasion, such as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business

  3. to mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviation from routine

A priest celebrates Mass.

keep observe celebrate commemorate mean to notice or honor a day, occasion, or deed. keep stresses the idea of not neglecting or violating. observe suggests marking the occasion by ceremonious performance.