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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To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Trump administration launched the website moms.gov, presenting it as an effort to provide resources for new and expectant mothers.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The grille form and headlamps will carry on a bit when you approach the car, a welcome dance, to celebrate the driver’s arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

There was a heavy police presence in Glasgow for the match, with O'Neill, who last won the title in 2004 during his first spell at Celtic, among those urging fans to celebrate "safely and responsibly".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

So even if the glass slipper didn’t fit this time, the Ducks have reason to celebrate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She wore an outfit entirely made of sequins to celebrate her first day and appeared as we all stood outside the classroom, waiting for school to start.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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