celebrates

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 heat wave falls at a particularly busy time in the United States, with amped-up Fourth of July parties as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

As the country celebrates 250 years since independence, many Americans and immigrants know the daily reality of chasing that dream -- through countless disappointments and endless striving.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

New Zealand forward Elijah Just, back center, celebrates with teammates after his second goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

This show celebrates the work’s 50th anniversary, recounting the story of how the couple’s project came to fruition and became an important component of the North Bay’s cultural history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The team celebrates by eating a dozen or so pizzas.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick