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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Father Fred Wekesa, the rector of the Saint Augustine Basilica at Annaba where Leo will celebrate mass, said the pope's upcoming visit would give his small flock a "message of encouragement and solidarity".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"Tonight we celebrate," he told the huge crowds, dancing on the shores of the Danube.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

A past associate of Vance, Mills hosted a party late Tuesday night to celebrate the two-week cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Three years after that, Lifetime dedicated a four-hour, fully authorized series to celebrate her life and career after her fans demanded #JusticeForJanet.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

I went to enjoy the fireworks from Istanbul and to celebrate our national independence and sang a song and played the oud.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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