Definitions

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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Another official told AFP that the army personnel were travelling to celebrate the Eid holiday, which is due to start on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

They tend to celebrate the idea of Musk being in total control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

City have got plenty to celebrate too, though.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Rather than dwell on the tragedy of an illness taking away someone so young, let’s celebrate his courage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The voice in my head that’s Dad’s reminds me that it’s fine, that it doesn’t matter when we celebrate it, that it’s the thought that counts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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