celebrate

celebrate

verb

Definition of CELEBRATE

1

to proclaim the glory of <a personal essay that celebrates the single life>

Synonyms bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound

Related Words adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute; chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, tout

Near Antonyms blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate; criticize, reprove; admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach; castigate, lambaste (or lambast)

2

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony <a mixed family that celebrates both the Christian and Jewish religious holidays>

Synonyms celebrate, commemorate, observe

Related Words bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize; fete (or fête), honor, laud, praise; memorialize, remember

Near Antonyms blow off, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook

Antonyms break, transgress, violate