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PROCESSIONS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word processions. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word processions. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PROCESSIONS

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marches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a region in central Italy, with capital Ancona

cavalcades
nounn
noun

• a procession of people traveling on horseback

pageants
nounn
noun

• an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

• a rich and spectacular ceremony

parades
nounn
noun

• a ceremonial procession including people marching

• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things

• a visible display

verb

• walk ostentatiously

• march in a procession in a public place

advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

advancement
nounn
noun

• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• gradual improvement or growth or development

emanation
nounn
noun

• something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)

• the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

process
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

• (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents

• a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

• a mental process that you are not directly aware of

• a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

• a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

verb

• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

• march in a procession

• deal with in a routine way

• perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

• shape, form, or improve a material

• deliver a warrant or summons to someone

progress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

progression
nounn
noun

• a series with a definite pattern of advance

• a movement forward

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

rise
verbv
noun

• a growth in strength or number or importance

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• the amount a salary is increased

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• an increase in cost

• increase in price or value

verb

• move upward

• increase in value or to a higher point

• rise to one's feet

• rise up

• come to the surface

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

• go up or advance

• become more extreme

• get up and out of bed

• rise in rank or status

• become heartened or elated

• exert oneself to meet a challenge

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• increase in volume

• come up, of celestial bodies

• return from the dead

forward motion
nounn
noun

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

onward motion
nounn
noun

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Best Hypernyms For PROCESSIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for processions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
accumulation aggregation assemblage collection inception motion move movement origin origination ceremonies events gatherings parades
Phrases (1)
group action

Alternatives for MARCHES

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