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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

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blame denounce reproach

STRONG

be sad castigate condemn criticize debase deny disapprove humiliate refuse

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disregard forget ignore neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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Sir David, who has dedicated his life to documenting the natural world, celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, which will be marked with a week-long celebration on the BBC commemorating his life's work.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

May Day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year, with a large area in the heart of Istanbul around Taksim Square sealed off.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

This week, the historic site’s halls will come alive as it celebrates its centennial with an after-hours festival that is quintessentially L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Focusing on the year 1996, it celebrates the Spice Girls' three number ones, Oasis's famous Knebworth gig, and the release of comedy-drama Trainspotting in cinemas.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Maybe that is one way a cook celebrates the ingre-dients, by wasting as little as possible and making the most of whatever the food has to offer.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan