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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The grille form and headlamps will carry on a bit when you approach the car, a welcome dance, to celebrate the driver’s arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"We celebrate her release," Matthew James Kozik, who represented Rivera Ortega in her federal detention case, said in a statement.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

So even if the glass slipper didn’t fit this time, the Ducks have reason to celebrate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The midfielder set off in pure elation, sprinting down the touchline, team-mates trying to haul him back to celebrate.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Most years, the to celebrate the arrival of the hummingbears, and visitors came from near and far.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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