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 America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it’s been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Although Lionel Messi - who celebrates his 39th birthday today - and Cristiano Ronaldo - aged 41 - show no sign of letting up on the biggest stage.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

This poster celebrates suffrage and the League of Women Voters.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling