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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
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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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She added: “These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Bandel came with his entire family to celebrate his grandson's upcoming bar mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ritual.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The bench is one of 65 put up across the UK by the British Heart Foundation to celebrate the charity's 65th birthday.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Ashley Padilla appeared as Bondi to celebrate her accomplishments in the Trump administration.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

What I really wanted to do was thump her on the back and celebrate.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan