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 big question is whether her large cheering section will be able to celebrate another victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It first took place in 2025 and aims to celebrate the legacy of the late comedian, who died in 2014 at the age of 56.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A few weeks after my visit, he told Fox News that he has spent part of the past several months traveling the country for a reality show he’s making to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s hard because the World Cup and soccer is very ingrained culturally within Latinos and the people of Los Angeles that it feels hard to celebrate it,” said Martinez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Remarkably, it’s possible to celebrate and address, though.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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