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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Earlier in the week, the Cuban government celebrated and warmly received another boat that had carried 14 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the island.

From BBC

The incident led to the publication of a first dishevelled mugshot, a savage contrast to thousands of glorious pictures that had celebrated his status as an all-conquering champion.

From BBC

Hogg's friend, Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, hosted a sold-out event at Paisley Town Hall on Friday to celebrate her life and legacy in her home town.

From BBC

Afroman is celebrating victory in a civil lawsuit as a win for freedom of speech.

From Los Angeles Times

The others showed them having fun in that same field as they celebrated the news.

From Los Angeles Times

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