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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Advance UK is led by former Reform UK deputy leader and Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib and says it "promotes and celebrates the nation's Christian constitution, roots, traditions, culture, and values", according to its website.

From BBC

"Champagne is being popped in heaven today and I'm honoured and delighted to be here amongst so many celebrating an amazing writer," he added.

From BBC

In 1973, wrestlers travelled to Beijing to celebrate the previous year's establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Mao Zedong's China.

From Barron's

Prices for gold, silver and platinum have surged to record levels, and individual investors are celebrating.

From The Wall Street Journal

And realize that the accolades and the awards and the acknowledgment is beautiful because it’s coming from your peers and we’re celebrating each other.

From Los Angeles Times

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