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

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Senegalese supporters gathered by the stadium after the game ended to celebrate their feat -- a second along with a title in 2021.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, America's biggest companies have been shaken down to create a "USA House" in a church for delegates to celebrate the World Cup and the 250th anniversary of US independence.

From BBC

"We were so excited to celebrate such a joyous day with Elizabeth," Nurse said.

From BBC

When he celebrated his group-stage goal against Mali even those closest to him were surprised.

From BBC

Those threats have once again called into question the transatlantic alliance that has in many ways underpinned the western economic order celebrated at Davos.

From Barron's

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