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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Though not on an official government holiday, crowds have since gathered around the country on the first of May to celebrate the achievements and struggles of the working class.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If we stand for the First Amendment, then we should celebrate it and promote it.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But perhaps Charles’s biggest selling point is that he travels with a message that people can get behind: that we should try a little harder to celebrate the many things that bring us together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"I am happy about this good day, that you came to celebrate with me, I did not expect it," Sawe told the crowd.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Remarkably, it’s possible to celebrate and address, though.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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