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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Australian-born comedian James McCann topped the bill Saturday night at the Hollywood Improv, and the eclectic crowd packed the place ready to celebrate his arrival in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Earlier this month, while Cinco de Mayo revelers were swan-diving into pitchers of margaritas, a few dozen diners gathered in Brooklyn, N.Y., to celebrate a more wholesome annual rite: the arrival of ramp season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"Such actions do not represent us, our band, or the vast majority who attend to celebrate with pride and dignity," the statement said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“You were right” were words you lived to hear your parents say, but Fig’s official diagnosis was nothing to celebrate.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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