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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When Kathrin Birner was growing up near Vilseck in the 1990s, locals were welcome to wander into the U.S. base to celebrate July 4 or Halloween, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

On Tuesday, she reminded them that it was Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate Mexico’s victory over French invaders in the 1860s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Avoid the hassle of baking strawberry shortcake and celebrate with a strawberry shortcake tiramisu, instead.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"We just thought we had to, had to do something to celebrate his birthday," she added.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Mrs. Priest starts by thanking everyone for coming to celebrate good writing.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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