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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To celebrate the occasion, Childress presented Busch with a gift commemorating their infamous scuffle: a Rolex.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She was just five when she went to the parade to celebrate the Arsenal 'Invincibles' in 2004.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Our growing lineup of kids and family entertainment opens up exciting ways to celebrate stories through a range of product categories that our fans are eager for,” Lee said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

And I think it’s really important to celebrate victories when we’re living in really dark times.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“Don’t celebrate yet,” I told them as I veered around the plaza.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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