OBSERVANCE Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word observance. (close relations)
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ceremony | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion • any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way • the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion | ||||||||
celebration | 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 | ||||||||
custom | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • made according to the specifications of an individual noun • accepted or habitual practice • a specific practice of long standing • money collected under a tariff • habitual patronage | ||||||||
practice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a customary way of operation or behavior • systematic training by multiple repetitions • translating an idea into action • the exercise of a profession • knowledge of how something is usually done verb • carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions • learn by repetition • engage in a rehearsal (of) • avail oneself to • engage in or perform | ||||||||
protocol | nounn | |||||||
noun • (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data • forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state • code of correct conduct | ||||||||
rite | nounn | |||||||
noun • an established ceremony prescribed by a religion • any customary observance or practice | ||||||||
ritual | 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 | ||||||||
tradition | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inherited pattern of thought or action • a specific practice of long standing | ||||||||
observation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of making and recording a measurement • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a remark expressing careful consideration • facts learned by observing • the act of noticing or paying attention | ||||||||
ceremonial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion adjective satellite • marked by pomp or ceremony or formality | ||||||||
honoring | verbv | |||||||
noun • conformity with law or custom or practice etc. | ||||||||
notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||||
watching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of observing; taking a patient look | ||||||||
ceremonial occasion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion |