celebrate | Definition of celebrate

Synonyms and Antonyms of celebrate

1 to proclaim the glory of

a personal essay that celebrates the single life

Synonyms of celebrate

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

Words Related to celebrate

adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship

acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute

chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize

crack up, recommend, tout

Near Antonyms of celebrate

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 of celebrate

commemorate, keep, observe

Words Related to celebrate

bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize

fete (or fête), honor, laud, praise

memorialize, remember

Near Antonyms of celebrate

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

Antonyms of celebrate

break, transgress, violate