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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While he rightly celebrates the fall in poverty rates in his four successes, he does not note the more modest success for sub-Saharan Africa as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Well, we need to celebrate Edwin's first cap, that is for sure as it is one amazing story," Farrell said.

From BBC

The 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act mandated that the federal government celebrate Presidents Day on the third Monday in February each year.

From Barron's

The annual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony only celebrates movies made for less than $30 million.

From Barron's

The Norwegian quartet were so far ahead that Klaebo was able to wave to the crowd before the finish line, where he was greeted by his celebrating teammates in bright sun in Tesero.

From Barron's

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