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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
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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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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

Having not been able to celebrate an FA Cup semi-final appearance for 39 years, Leeds United supporters are now dreaming of their side lifting the trophy for the first time since 1972.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In Debel, close to the Israeli border, inhabitants prepared to celebrate Easter Sunday despite the sound of bombardment around their village, now almost totally cut off from the world and dependent on aid deliveries.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Every year Mom, Dad, Thomas, and I would celebrate Fig’s birthday with a specially made cake from Heavenly Treats Bakery, while watching the video Dad had recorded of Fig’s homecoming six years ago.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas