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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There is even a gong, which is used to celebrate business milestones, new funding rounds or anything else worth marking with a ceremonial bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Pope Leo XIV is preparing to celebrate Easter for the first time as pontiff a year after his predecessor's death, as concerns grow among Christians over the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Apple, known for looking forward, took time to reflect and celebrate its half-century.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Edwards will celebrate a year in charge of England, who host the T20 World Cup this summer, on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“I hated how sad Mom was over you. Losing you devastated her. She couldn’t celebrate my birthday without getting upset.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

celebrate

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