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

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celebrates

PEN America describes itself as “the only national organization that both celebrates and defends creative expression.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Fendi celebrates the first haute couture show by newly seated designer Maria Grazia Chiuri in its home city of Rome on Thursday, along with a homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

King Charles has sent his "warmest congratulations" the United States as the country celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

On July 4, 2026, America celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

The team celebrates by eating a dozen or so pizzas.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick