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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The Pride movement, which celebrates LGBTQ+ culture, history and civil rights, is going through a turbulent period, with many events cancelled or scaled back.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

In the ad, Eastport’s Port Authority director celebrates Collins for her role in helping to secure federal grant money that allowed the breakwater to be rebuilt.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ has analog playthings taking on the digital world, the Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, the MFA celebrates American art in Boston, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

In the hallway, which doubles as a living room and kitchen, Eva celebrates how far they’ve come.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario