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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Then public comment began, and one of the most celebrated chefs in the world stepped to the microphone.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, she hosted a literary reception at Clarence House to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her Reading Room book club charity.

From BBC

This year marks the 71st Ivor Novello Awards and a ceremony will be held in London on 21 May to celebrate the cultural impact and enduring importance of songs and screen compositions.

From BBC

To be sure, investment banking’s rise isn’t universally celebrated.

From Barron's

A new tourist trail celebrating Liverpool's rich musical heritage has been designed to inspire a new generation of creative talent.

From BBC

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