celebrate

[sel-uh-breyt] / ˈsɛl əˌbreɪt /

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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I was like, “Can’t they just come back and everyone just celebrate and there’s a party and then we fade out?”

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the industry is officially celebrating the 60th anniversary of these construction crane-inspired machines in Japan.

From Barron's

She never feels any guilt for doing so and believes it is a more sustainable way of celebrating the festive season.

From BBC

Stocks and metals prices marched further into record territory on Wednesday, giving investors are little something extra to celebrate this Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal

celebrate

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