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celebrate Synonyms

Another word for celebrate

Choosing another word for celebrate depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The entire neighborhood gathered in the park to commemorate the end of the harvest season."

Strongest
commemorate
Strong
observe
mark
rejoice
revel
fete
party
Weak
carouse

• verb (Context 2)

To honor, praise, or publicly proclaim the worth of a person, work, or quality.

Usage Example

"Critics continue to praise the novelist for her vivid portrayal of rural community life."

Strongest
praise
acclaim
extol
laud
hail
honor
Strong
commend
glorify
exalt
eulogize

• verb (Context 3)

To perform a religious ceremony or solemn ritual publicly and duly, especially the Christian Eucharist or a marriage.

Usage Example

"The bishop arrived at the cathedral early to solemnize the morning Mass."

Strongest
solemnize
officiate
Strong
perform
conduct
observe
administer

Opposites of celebrate

The opposite of celebrate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mourn
condemn
denounce
lament
criticize
disparage
grieve
belittle
See all opposites of celebrate

• Nearby Words

celandine
celeb
celebrant
celebrate
celebrated
celebration
celebrative

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Celebrate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/celebrate
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