60 Synonyms & Antonyms For CELEBRATE

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Definitions 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

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Bad Bunny’s 13-song playlist celebrated all who live in the Americas — North, Central and South.

From Salon

Andrew Kolvet, who serves as the organization’s spokesman and now hosts Charlie Kirk’s podcast, announced on X that the show would “celebrate faith, family, and freedom.”

From Salon

Ninety-five is a major feat that is definitely worth celebrating.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors in Japan are celebrating after a blowout election victory by Sanae Takaichi that gives the prime minister a clear mandate for her economic agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just hours earlier, Guanipa's son Ramón was celebrating his father's release on social media: "Our entire family will be able to hug again soon."

From BBC

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acclaim bless blesses commemorate complimenting compliment distinguish distinguishes eulogize extols extol exulted exult fete gloat glorify hold holds honor immortalize keep lauding laud lauds memorialize panegyrize praises praise recommend recommends rejoice romped romp signalize singularize solemnize splurge triumph worship

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