celebrate

[sel-uh-breyt] / ˈsɛl əˌbreɪt /

VERB

commemorate occasion, achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

honor laud observe perform praise proclaim revere

STRONG

bless carouse commend consecrate dedicate eulogize exalt extol feast fete glorify hallow jubilate keep lionize memorialize party publicize rejoice revel ritualize signalize solemnize

WEAK

beat the drum blow off steam ceremonialize drink to have a ball kick up one's heels let loose live it up make merry make whoopee mark with a red letter paint the town red raise hell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame denounce reproach

STRONG

be sad castigate condemn criticize debase deny disapprove humiliate refuse

WEAK

disregard forget ignore neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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“I think those people deserved to be celebrated.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm a product of bravery and I think those people ought to be celebrated."

From BBC

She calls herself “a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. We’re nothing without each other.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. We're nothing without each other."

From BBC