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celebrates

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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Russia said Wednesday that it will dramatically scale back the event that celebrates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

Focusing on the year 1996, it celebrates the Spice Girls' three number ones, Oasis's famous Knebworth gig, and the release of comedy-drama Trainspotting in cinemas.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The 2026 festival celebrates 25 years of music and art, having evolved into a massive global cultural phenomenon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

People come together to accomplish this objective, and the community celebrates that.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick