| verb | behave as expected during of holidays or rites “Keep the commandments” |
| verb | have a celebration “They were feting the patriarch of the family” |
| verb | assign great social importance to “The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood” |
| adjective | widely known and esteemed “a famous actor” |
| adjective | having an illustrious past |
| observant | adjective | (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs |
| observance | noun | a formal event performed on a special occasion |
| celebration | noun | a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event |
| celebrant | noun | a person who is celebrating |
| celebrator | noun | a person who is celebrating |
| celebratory | adjective | used for celebrating |
| fete | noun | an elaborate party (often outdoors) |
| lion | noun | a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after) |
| fame | noun | favorable public reputation |
| illustriousness | noun | the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence |
| notable | noun | a celebrity who is an inspiration to others |
| notability | noun | a celebrity who is an inspiration to others |