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celebrates

VERB

commemorate occasion, achievement

Synonyms

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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

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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

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blame denounce reproach

STRONG

be sad castigate condemn criticize debase deny disapprove humiliate refuse

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disregard forget ignore neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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The cease-fire coincides with Russia’s annual Victory Day, a celebration of the country’s victory over Germany in World War II, which Moscow typically celebrates with a military parade through Red Square.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sir David, who has dedicated his life to documenting the natural world, celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, which will be marked with a week-long celebration on the BBC commemorating his life's work.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Dublin today celebrates Joyce in ways that would have puzzled him: on the tourist trail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

On the facade of an apartment block in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, a giant mosaic depicting cosmonauts and engineers celebrates the scientific triumphs of the Soviet Union.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The team celebrates by eating a dozen or so pizzas.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick