solemn observance
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observance — Synonyms and related words: accommodation, accord, accordance, acquiescence, adaptation, adaption, adherence, adhering, adjustment, adoration, advertence, advertency, agreement, alertness, allegiance, anniversaries, assiduity, assiduousness,… … Moby Thesaurus
solemn — adjective Etymology: Middle English solempne, from Anglo French, from Latin sollemnis regularly appointed, solemn Date: 14th century 1. marked by the invocation of a religious sanction < a solemn oath > 2. marked by the observance of established… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Baptism — • One of the Seven Sacraments of the Christian Church; frequently called the first sacrament , the door of the sacraments , and the door of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Baptism Baptism … Catholic encyclopedia
rite — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Solemn observance Nouns 1. rite, ceremony, ceremonial, ordinance, observance, celebration, duty, form, function, office, solemnity, sacrament; service. See religion, worship, ostentation. 2. (religious… … English dictionary for students
solemnity — /səˈlɛmnəti/ (say suh lemnuhtee) noun (plural solemnities) 1. the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness. 2. (often plural) a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality. 3. observance of rites …
Rite — Rite, n. [L. ritus; cf. Skr. r[=i]ti a stream, a running, way, manner, ri to flow: cf. F. rit, rite. CF. {Rivulet}.] The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
solemnity — /seuh lem ni tee/, n., pl. solemnities. 1. the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral. 2. Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:… … Universalium
anniversary — Synonyms and related words: Admission Day, Arbor Day, Armed Forces Day, Armistice Day, Army Day, Bastille Day, Colorado Day, Constitution Day, Decoration Day, Dewali, Discovery Day, Double Ten, Easter Monday, Election Day, Empire Day, Evacuation… … Moby Thesaurus
ceremony — Synonyms and related words: amenities, anniversaries, appearances, baccalaureate service, buckram, celebrating, celebration, ceremonial, ceremonies, ceremoniousness, civilities, commemoration, commencement, convention, conventions, convocation,… … Moby Thesaurus
commemoration — Synonyms and related words: anniversaries, anniversary, annual holiday, bicentenary, bicentennial, biennial, birthday, bissextile day, celebrating, celebration, centenary, centennial, ceremony, decennial, diamond jubilee, dressing ship, fanfare,… … Moby Thesaurus
