observance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of carefully observing or watching someone or something.

  - "During the trial, the jury was asked to pay close attention and give their full observance to the evidence presented."
  - "The teacher asked the students to give their full observance during the exam."
  - "The detective spent hours observing the suspect's every move."

• Noun

  A formal act of respect or recognition.

  - "The crowd gave an observance of silence in memory of the deceased."
  - "The president laid a wreath during the observance of Memorial Day."
  - "The family held a religious observance in their home."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈzɝvəns/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

misobservance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with observance
observance , dance , chance , romance , advance

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Variants

List of all variants of observance that leads to same result
observance , observances

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'observance', meaning 'attention, regard, heed'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'observance' comes from the Latin word 'observare', which means 'to watch over'.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to knock three times on wood before making a wish during an observance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attention: Observance requires a great deal of attention to detail and focus.

2. Respect: Observance often involves showing respect to someone or something.

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Culture

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Observance has been used in various cultural and religious practices throughout history. For example, in Christianity, Lent is a period of observance where followers abstain from certain foods and practices. In Hinduism, there are many rituals and observances that are an integral part of daily life.

How to Memorize "observance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'observance' written out in front of you. Visualize the act of watching or paying close attention to something.
   - Visualize the word 'observance' as a formal act of recognition or respect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'observance' with the idea of paying close attention.
   - Associate the word 'observance' with the idea of respect or recognition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Observing Attentively Respects Everyone' to remember the meaning of observance as 'paying close attention'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Observance Recognizes Important Things' to remember the meaning of observance as 'a formal act of recognition or respect'.

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