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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Other special events have similarly been designed to celebrate the flow of people and ideas both ways across the Atlantic - a shared heritage that can still be tasted today, in a very literal sense.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Rather, he said, he wanted to celebrate traditional families, too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The heat comes as the nation prepares to celebrate on Saturday the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, with fireworks set to light up the skies over major cities, including New York and Washington.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

He elevated the holiday’s significance, turning it into a day to celebrate America’s national creed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Then they shot off a round of musket fire to celebrate.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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