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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The snapshot showed the couple with Prince William and his two elder children – who'd attended the show to celebrate William's 42nd birthday.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Bredefeld said his reasoning for pushing forward the resolution was not to take away from anyone who wanted to celebrate Pride.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The loan comes after French President Emmanuel Macron in July 2025 promised to allow the tapestry to be moved to the British Museum for 18 months to celebrate the relationship between France and Britain.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Abraham Lincoln asked the crowd that had marched to the White House to celebrate the twin Union victories in the Civil War, at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Kyle hoped there might be some kind of cake for dinner, too, because he and his teammates definitely had something to celebrate.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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