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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This is evident in today’s news cycle, where her allies now celebrate her ascent.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes after the recent soap crossover episode celebrating Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary where camera crews returned to the famous cul-de-sac in Liverpool for the one-off special episode.

From BBC

If you treat your daughter’s mistakes as qualities to be celebrated and rewarded, what kind of message does that send her?

From MarketWatch

It has been a dramatic fall from grace for one of United's most celebrated recent home-grown talents.

From BBC

You built upon your original investment — celebrate that.

From MarketWatch

celebrate

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