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make merry

VERB
celebrate
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 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
VERB
entertain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beguile captivate charm cheer comfort delight distract enthrall gratify inspire please regale relax satisfy
STRONG
absorb divert elate engross enliven gladden grab humor indulge inspirit interest occupy pique recreate slay solace stimulate tickle
WEAK
crack up ecstasize knock dead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoy bore depress disappoint discourage displease dissuade distress disturb frustrate irritate offend pain repel repulse trouble turn off upset worry
VERB
exult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rejoice
STRONG
celebrate cheer jubilate
WEAK
be delighted be elated be happy be in high spirits be jubilant be overjoyed jump for joy
Antonyms
WEAK
be sad conceal grieve hide mourn
VERB
have a ball
Synonyms
WEAK
beat the drum cut loose enjoy feast get down get it on go to town jubilate kick up one's heels let loose let off steam live it up paint the town red party raise hell raise the roof rejoice revel revere
VERB
joke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banter laugh quip
STRONG
chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack
WEAK
horse around kid around play the clown play tricks poke fun pull one's leg put on
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment flatter praise
WEAK
be serious
VERB
play
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dance
STRONG
caper carouse cavort clown dally disport divert frisk frolic gambol joke jump kibitz recreate rejoice revel romp skip sport toy trifle
WEAK
amuse oneself be life of party carry on cut capers cut up entertain oneself fool around go on a spree horse around idle away kick up heels let go let loose let one's hair down mess around show off
Antonyms
STRONG
be sad
WEAK
work
VERB
rejoice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exult revel
STRONG
celebrate delight enjoy glory joy triumph
WEAK
be glad be overjoyed feel happy jump for joy
Antonyms
WEAK
be sad
VERB
revel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bask rejoice
STRONG
carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate relish riot roister roll rollick savor thrive wallow
WEAK
blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick up heels kid around lap up let go let loose live it up paint the town run around step out whoop it up
Antonyms
STRONG
be sad disappoint dislike distress hate
VERB
roister
Synonyms
STRONG
bask carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate rejoice relish riot roll rollick savor thrive wallow
WEAK
blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick over the traces kick up heels kick up one's heels kid around lap up let go let loose live it up make whoopee paint the town paint the town red run around step out whoop it up
Antonyms
STRONG
be sad disappoint dislike distress hate
VERB
romp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cavort frolic gambol prance
STRONG
caper celebrate frisk lark play revel roister skip skylark sport
WEAK
cut capers cut up fool around go on the town kid around let loose rollic whoop it up
VERB
satisfy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amuse appease assuage delight elate entertain fascinate flatter gratify mollify placate
STRONG
animate befriend captivate capture cheer cloy comfort conciliate enliven enthrall exhilarate fill gladden glut gorge humor indulge pacify propitiate quench rejoice sate satiate score sell slake suit surfeit
WEAK
brighten up do the trick fill the bill get by hit the spot make the grade sell on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate annoy bore depress disappoint incite offend pain provoke tire trouble upset worry
STRONG
abstain deplete deprive diet discourage dissatisfy distress dull exhaust fast hurt irritate lose moderate
WEAK
anger discontent dissuade fail frustrate
VERB
wassail
Synonyms
STRONG
applaud carouse extol feast honor jubilate party pledge revel salute
WEAK
clink glasses drink to get drunk let loose live it up raise one's glass to

Example Sentences

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Unable to make merry at Christmastime, people embraced Hogmanay instead.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 27, 2023

During the first two weekends of December, you’ll find the keeper of eight tiny reindeer stopping by this Ventura County farm center to make merry — and make himself available for keepsake photo opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2020

Mr Howell said it was "absolutely appalling" that "gangs of people were out trying to make merry without any concern for social distancing" following the easing of the coronavirus lockdown measures.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2020

I seldom want to make merry with strangers...

From The Guardian ● Jan. 8, 2013

If the house was in mourning, it wouldn’t be proper for Madam to dance with the admiral and make merry.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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