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CEREMONIES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word ceremonies. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word ceremonies. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CEREMONIES

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formalities
nounn
noun

• a requirement of etiquette or custom

proceedings
nounn
noun

• (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

• a written account of what transpired at a meeting

services
nounn
noun

• performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

celebrations
nounn
noun

• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

• any joyous diversion

• the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

events
nounn
noun

• something that happens at a given place and time

• a special set of circumstances

• a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

functions
nounn
noun

• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

• what something is used for

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

verb

• perform as expected when applied

• serve a purpose, role, or function

• perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

observances
nounn
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

rites
nounn
noun

• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

• any customary observance or practice

rituals
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals

• of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals

noun

• any customary observance or practice

• the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

• stereotyped behavior

ceremonial
adjectiveadj
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

adjective satellite

• marked by pomp or ceremony or formality

observance
nounn
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

ceremonial occasion
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

Best Hypernyms For CEREMONIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ceremonies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
activity affair function occasion occasions celebrations commemorations events festivities functions galas observances rites rituals
Phrases (2)
social functionsocial occasion

Alternatives for FORMALITIES

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