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 most widespread Olympic Games in history showcased Italy’s idyllic snow-capped mountains, cutting-edge city life and celebrated winter legacy in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm going to put everything on the line. We're going to keep celebrating his birthday for the next month."

From BBC

With the help of the staff at their "beautiful" care home, the couple celebrated their engagement with a party.

From BBC

Those killed are now celebrated in the region as heroes.

From BBC

Each year, Bani Walid celebrates the anniversary of a 1969 coup that brought Gaddafi to power, with people parading through the streets with portraits of the ex-leader and Libya's green flag from before the revolt.

From Barron's

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