Observances Synonyms and Antonyms

An act of willingly carrying out the wishes of others
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. obediences
  2. compliances
The act of noticing or paying attention
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. observations
  2. notices
  3. regards
  4. remarks
  5. notes
  6. attentions
  7. marks
  8. heed
  9. awarenesses
Antonyms:
  1. disregards
  2. neglects
The act of observing, often for an extended time
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. watches
  2. scrutinies
  3. observations
The act of observing a day or an event with ceremonies
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. commemorations
  2. celebrations

Observances Sentence Examples

  • Spangenberg's participation in private observances of the Lord's Supper and his intimate connexion with Count Zinzendorf brought matters to a crisis.

  • The periodical public festivals are exceedingly interesting, but many of the remarkable observances connected with them are passing away.

  • Each nome had its metropolis, normally the seat of a governor or nomarch and the centre of its religious observances.

  • But the chief significance of the man is his "combination of zeal for legal observances with bold criticism of the Law itself as a whole and of its origin," which reminds us of the Clementine Recognitions.

  • As savages they were strict in their religious observances and religion came into almost every action of life, and they have been, in most instances, easily led to accept Christianity.

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