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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Multiple events to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day, a commemorative holiday that takes place on 31 March, have been cancelled or renamed.

From BBC

“They’re across the street. But—anyhow, come in and help us celebrate.”

From Literature

There was no money for that, and besides, no one was in the mood to celebrate anything.

From Literature

Venezuelans at home and abroad celebrate a victory over a heavily favored U.S. team as a moment of national pride.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because Disney at its core is a company that celebrates human creativity.”

From Los Angeles Times