make merry

/meɪk ˌmɛri/
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Other forms: made merry; making merry; merrymaking; makes merry

Definitions of make merry
  1. verb
    celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
    “The members of the wedding party made merry all night”
    synonyms: jollify, make happy, make whoopie, racket, revel, wassail, whoop it up
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    types:
    carouse, riot, roister
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
    type of:
    celebrate, fete
    have a celebration
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