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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
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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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About 150,000 supporters lined the streets to celebrate that EFL Cup win, but it was hard to imagine a more contrasting scene before the one-year anniversary last month.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

To celebrate, we compiled our top five tomato-filled recipes that are worth savoring this season.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead the rescue is a moment to celebrate a wartime triumph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“I know exactly how to weave together grasses and twigs. It will be my gift to you, to celebrate your union.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown