CEREMONIAL OCCASION Synonyms
10 hypernyms for ceremonial occasion. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CEREMONIAL OCCASION
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| ceremony | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| observance | noun n | |||||
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. | ||||||
| celebration | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| commemoration | noun n | |||||
noun • a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something • a recognition of meritorious service | ||||||
| event | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| festivity | noun n | |||||
noun • any joyous diversion | ||||||
| function | verb, noun v, n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| rite | noun n | |||||
noun • an established ceremony prescribed by a religion • any customary observance or practice | ||||||
| ritual | noun n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| fest | noun n | |||||
noun • (in combination) A gathering for a specified reason or occasion. • (in combination) An event in which the act denoted by the previous noun occurs. | ||||||
| ceremonial | adjective adj | |||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion adjective satellite • marked by pomp or ceremony or formality | ||||||