Synonyms for procession
prəˈsɛʃ ən

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1. emanation, rise, procession(noun)

   (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

   "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son"

   Synonyms:
   ascent, rising, emanation, acclivity, wage increase, forward motion, progress, hike, rising slope, progression, salary increase, ascending, ascension, boost, upgrade, advancement, climb, lift, advance, emission, rise, wage hike, onward motion, raise, cost increase

2. procession(noun)

   the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation

   "processions were forbidden"

   Synonyms:
   progress, advancement, advance, rise, onward motion, emanation, progression, forward motion

3. progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion(noun)

   the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

   Synonyms:
   rise, forward motion, emanation, cash advance, progress, feeler, patterned advance, progression, improvement, advancement, approach, furtherance, advance, betterment, overture, onward motion, promotion

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1. procession(verb)

   Synonyms:
   process

2. procession(verb)

   To take part in a procession

   Synonyms:
   process

3. procession(verb)

   To honour with a procession

   Synonyms:
   process

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1. procession

   Synonyms:
   train, march, caravan, file, cortege, cavalcade, retinue

   Antonyms:
   rabble, herd, rush, disorder, mob, confusion, rout

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1. procession(n.)

   Synonyms:
   train, CORTÈGE, turnout, retinue, CAVALCADE

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1. procession(n)

   Synonyms:
   parade, cavalcade, cortège, train, retinue, file

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1. List of paraphrases for "procession":

   processions, parade, motorcade, convoy, parades, demonstration

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1. Nicky Spencer-Coker:

   This candlelight vigil and procession is to shed light on the issue of sexual violence in Sierra Leone, remember Hannah and all unnamed victims of sexual violence.

2. Heinrich Heine:

   The music at a wedding procession always reminds me of the music of soldiers going into battle.

3. State Departments:

   Mourners chant slogans against the U.S. during the funeral of Qassem Soleimani, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, in the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, Baghdad Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. ( AP) In addition to threatening the U.S. with a possible attack, Abuhamzehs remarks that the targets had been previously identified by Iran seemed to confirm the State Departments statement regarding the motivation behind the airstrike. His comments come after it U.S. defense officials told Fox News that more than 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Divisions 1st Brigade Combat Team would be deployed to Kuwait. Irans top shadow commander, as Qassem Soleimani was known, was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. According to State Departments, the airstrike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. Mourners step over a U.S. flags with pictures of President Trump while waiting for the funeral of Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, in Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad Saturday( AP) SOLEIMANI FUNERAL PROCESSION IN BAGHDAD DRAWS THOUSANDS OF MOURNERS CHANTING AMERICA IS Qassem Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region, the United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world. Mourners gathering in the streets of Baghdad Saturday for Qassem Soleimani funeral procession. Dressed in black military fatigues, the mostly male-dominated group carried Iraqi flags and the flags of Iran-backed militias that are fiercely loyal to Qassem Soleimani. In this image made from a video, mourners gather for a funeral procession for Gen. Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. ( PMF Media Office via AP) They were heard chanting.

4. Amir Farshad Ebrahimi:

   They carry the coffin or perform, for the Islamic Republic, when a member of the Guard or Basij is killed in Syria that’s the beginning of the process. They are brought back for a martyrdom procession. It becomes an outlet for the propaganda of the Islamic Republic.

5. Buckingham Palace:

   The couple are delighted to announce an opportunity for 1,200 people from across the United Kingdom to be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to share the experience of their special day, the attendees will view the arrival of the congregation and Members of the Royal Family, listen to a live broadcast of the Marriage Service and watch as the Bride and Groom depart St. George’s Chapel at the end of the ceremony. The newly married couple will then undertake a short carriage procession through part of Windsor High Street. The carriage will process through the grounds of Windsor Castle, departing via Castle Hill to proceed along part of the High Street before returning to the Castle via Cambridge Gate.

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