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Definitions

celebrate

[sel-uh-breyt] / ˈsɛl əˌbreɪt /
VERB
commemorate occasion, achievement
Synonyms
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honor laud observe perform praise proclaim revere
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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
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blame denounce reproach
STRONG
be sad castigate condemn criticize debase deny disapprove humiliate refuse
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disregard forget ignore neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s also OK to dance, to find joy, to celebrate, to love life and to step away when you need to.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"May our Christian sisters and brothers know and celebrate the hope of the empty tomb - and may all people of the region receive the peace, justice and freedom they long for."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Glatt was just happy to be able to celebrate the win with two of the couple’s three children.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“You did get to celebrate, didn’t you? You’ll come out with us at end of shift.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse