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 Tony awards celebrate the best of US theatre and is the equivalent of the UK's Olivier Awards.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"Such actions do not represent us, our band, or the vast majority who attend to celebrate with pride and dignity," the statement said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

We’ll have to wait to see if anyone bothers to celebrate this October.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“Today we celebrate progress, partnership, and something Angeleno’s deserve: a city easier to move through and easier to connect in and built for the future,” Mayor Karen Bass said at the Friday morning celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“It would be my honor to celebrate your one-day anniversary.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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