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CELEBRATE Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word celebrate. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word celebrate. (close relations)

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fete
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elaborate party (often outdoors)

• an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)

verb

• have a celebration

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

cheer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry or shout of approval

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

verb

• give encouragement to

• show approval or good wishes by shouting

• cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

• become cheerful

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

commemorate
verbv
verb

• celebrate by some ceremony or observation

• call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony

• be or provide a memorial to a person or an event

exalt
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

• fill with sublime emotion

• heighten or intensify

• raise in rank, character, or status

extol
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

hail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

verb

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

laud
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

mark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

• Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel

• a distinguishing symbol

• the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament

• a reference point to shoot at

• a visible indication made on a surface

• the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

• a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

• a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)

• a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

• an indication of damage

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal

verb

• attach a tag or label to

• designate as if by a mark

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• celebrate by some ceremony or observation

• make or leave a mark on

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• notice or perceive

• mark with a scar

• make small marks into the surface of

• establish as the highest level or best performance

• make underscoring marks

• remove from a list

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

• insert punctuation marks into

party
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an organization to gain political power

• a gathering of people for pleasure

• a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

• an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

• a person involved in legal proceedings

verb

• have or participate in a party

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

proclaim
verbv
verb

• declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

• state or announce

• affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of

• praise, glorify, or honor

rally
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

• the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort

• a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

• an automobile race run over public roads

• (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

verb

• gather

• call to arms; of military personnel

• gather or bring together

• return to a former condition

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

rejoice
verbv
verb

• feel happiness or joy

• to express great joy

• be ecstatic with joy

revel
verbv
noun

• unrestrained merrymaking

verb

• take delight in

• celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

salute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of honor or courteous recognition

• a formal military gesture of respect

• an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

verb

• propose a toast to

• greet in a friendly way

• express commendation of

• become noticeable

• honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

sing
verbv
verb

• deliver by singing

• produce tones with the voice

• to make melodious sounds

• make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

• divulge confidential information or secrets

toast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slices of bread that have been toasted

• a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention

• a person in desperate straits; someone doomed

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

verb

• make brown and crisp by heating

• propose a toast to

Best Hypernyms For CELEBRATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for celebrate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
honor commend extol glorify honour meet observe rejoice respect salute venerate worship
Phrases (2)
abide byget together

Alternatives for FETE

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