procession

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/pɹəˈsɛʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of progressing or proceeding.
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.“a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession”
A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
(in the plural) Litanies said in procession and not kneeling.

verb

To take part in a procession.
To honour with a procession.
(North Carolina and Tennessee) To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands).

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Synonyms

process march parade pilgrimage suite motorcade trail rally caravan pageant protest convoy demonstration wake event manifestation courtship

Associated

floats chariot candles coffin feast fireworks festivities elephants pilgrims streets deity funeral

Rhymes

expression discretion oppression obsession concession impression facial expression progression question accession

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