celebrate

Meaning

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

to observe an occasion with festivities or respect

Example Sentences

Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party.

Example Expressions

celebrate in style

Synonyms

honor, commemorate, observe, mark, praise, applaud, rejoice

Entry 1

honor, commemorate, observe, mark, praise, applaud

Entry 2

commemorate, honor, observe, rejoice

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, neglect, dismiss, disregard, forget

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, neglect, dismiss, disregard, forget

Entry 2

ignore, neglect

Collocations

celebrate success, celebrate a birthday, celebrate together, celebrate in style