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OBSERVANCE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word observance. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For OBSERVANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for observance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
abidance affair attending attention compliance conformation conformity function look looking occasion
Phrases (3)
looking atsocial functionsocial occasion

Alternatives for CEREMONY

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