Synonyms for celebrate
ˈsɛl əˌbreɪtcel·e·brate

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1. celebrateverb

   Synonyms:
   feteVerb

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1. celebrate

   To celebrate any event or occasion is to make some demonstration of respect or rejoicing because of or in memory of it, or to perform such public rites or ceremonies as it properly demands. We celebrate the birth, commemorate the death of one beloved or honored. We celebrate a national anniversary with music and song, with firing of guns and ringing of bells; we commemorate by any solemn and thoughtful service, or by a monument or other enduring memorial. We keep the Sabbath, solemnize a marriage, observe an anniversary; we celebrate or observe the Lord's Supper in which believers commemorate the sufferings and death of Christ.

   Synonyms:
   commemorate, keep, observe, solemnize

   Antonyms:
   contemn, despise, dishonor, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, profane, violate

   Preposition:
   We celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies; the victory was celebrated by the people, with rejoicing.

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1. observe, celebrate, keepverb

   behave as expected during of holidays or rites

   "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"

   Synonyms:
   detect, retain, hold open, hold back, keep an eye on, hold on, find, continue, stay fresh, notice, abide by, honor, lionise, keep, remark, go on, watch over, take note, proceed, go along, watch, follow, save, observe, prevent, restrain, honour, mention, lionize, keep open, keep on, preserve, respect, maintain, keep back, sustain, hold, discover, fete, note

2. celebrate, feteverb

   have a celebration

   "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating"

   Synonyms:
   lionise, observe, fete, lionize, keep

3. lionize, lionise, celebrateverb

   assign great social importance to

   "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna"

   Synonyms:
   keep, observe, fete, lionize, lionise

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1. • Meet
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1. celebrateverb

   Synonyms:
   praise, extol, laud, magnify, glorify, bless, commend, give praise to, make famous

2. celebrateverb

   Synonyms:
   commemorate, solemnize, honor, keep, observe, do honor to

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1. celebrateverb

   Synonyms:
   commemorate, solemnize, observe

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1. List of paraphrases for "celebrate":

   celebrating, commemorate, celebration, celebrations, solemnize, celebrates, mark, hold, celebrated, observe

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1. Andy Goeler:

   ( Bud Light) BUD LIGHT MIGHT BUY FREE BEER FOR PHILADELPHIA IF THE EAGLES WIN THE SUPER BOWL According to ESPN, each fridge will contain 200-300 16-ounce bottles and only those already in the bar will be eligible. Bud Light, the official beer of the NFL, wanted to support the Ohio team because of their dedicated fan base. The Bud Light Browns ‘ Victory Fridge ’ is a fun way to celebrate and reward a fan base that has never wavered in enthusiasm or dedication for their team no matter what happens, we’re proud to show our support for Cleveland, and we’re always looking to bring NFL fans and friends together for memorable experiences. It’s going to be fun to be part of the celebration when the team earns their first victory of the season.

2. Anonymous:

   Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.

3. The President:

   The notion that I'm content as I celebrate with American citizens languishing in Iranian jails ... that's nonsense, and you should know better.

4. Jacob Abedini:

   But I will be able to give him a piece of Saeed, i do hope that this is the last birthday that the kids will have to celebrate with so much pain in the hearts and tears streaming down their faces.

5. Stewart Pearce:

   I completely celebrate him and totally support what’s taken place, harry is an agent of change. He’s a voice of liberation. He speaks with passion and clarity. I feel there’s a tremendous emotional intelligence there. This is a young man who expressed himself after many years of silence, after many years of pushing the anger of his mother’s death down inside. The very fact that he’s become so open about the challenges he’s experienced regarding his mental health is extraordinary. It will encourage other people to speak out about their own challenges.