observances

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of observing or watching; attendance; notice.

  - "He took observances of the stars to navigate."
  - "The scientist took observances of the experiment to draw conclusions."

• Noun

  A formal act of recognition or respect.

  - "The queen received observances from her subjects."
  - "The diplomats exchanged observances at the embassy."

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Antonyms

misobservance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with observances
observance , dance , chance , advance , danceance

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'observance', meaning 'act of observing' or 'attention'.

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Trivia

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

2. In some cultures, observances are considered a way to show respect or honor to others or to the natural world.

3. The term 'observance' is also used in astronomy to refer to the periodic appearance of a celestial body.

4. Observances can be formal or informal, and can range from daily habits to annual traditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Observe: To watch, look at, or pay attention to something closely.

2. Observation: The act of observing or watching something, often with the intention of making a record or drawing conclusions.

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Culture

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Observances have been an important part of various cultures throughout history, including religious observances such as fasting, prayer, and pilgrimages, as well as secular observances like national holidays and traditions.

How to Memorize "observances"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself watching or attending to something carefully.
   - Visualize the act of noticing or recognizing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'observances' with the idea of watching or attending.
   - Link it to the concept of recognizing or respecting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the acronym 'OWNS' to remember the definition: Observations, Watching, Noticing, and Attending.

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