celebrates

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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celebrates

Ukraine celebrates independence day on Monday, which also marks exactly four-and-a-half years since Russia invaded on February 24, 2022.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Concours d’Lemons celebrates something very different: the odd, forgotten and sometimes downright terrible cars that rarely make it onto a concours lawn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The competition website explains that the event isn’t meant to make fun of dogs but instead celebrates “wonderful characters” and “reminds us that true beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and smiles.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The Daily Mail also celebrates "golden girl" Amy Hunt's record win in its picture spot.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

The century is only 99 years old in the year 100, and only celebrates its hundredth birthday on January 1 in the year 101.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife