Synonyms of the word

celebration

• n. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
• n. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
• n. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
• n. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

affair

• n. That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; business of any kind, commercial, professional,…
• n. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
• n. (military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
• n. A material object (vaguely designated).
• n. An adulterous relationship (from affaire de cœur).
• n. A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.
• n. (slang, now rare) The (male or female) genitals.

diversion

• n. (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
• n. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
• n. The act of diverting.
• n. Removal of water via a canal.
• n. (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
• n. (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a…
• n. (law) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of…

festivity

• n. (often pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.
• n. An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.

function

• n. What something does or is used for.
• n. A professional or official position.
• n. An official or social occasion.
• n. A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
• n. (mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of…
• n. (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
• n. (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
• n. (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
• n. (anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
• v. (intransitive) to have a function.
• v. (intransitive) to carry on a function; to be in action.

jubilation

• n. A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.

occasion

• n. A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
• n. The time when something happens.
• n. An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.
• n. Something which causes something else; a cause.
• n. (obsolete) An occurrence or incident.
• n. A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.
• n. Need; requirement, necessity.
• n. A special event or function.
• n. A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.
• v. (transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce.

recreation

• n. Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
• n. The process of recreating something.
• n. The result of this process.

ritual

• adj. Related to a rite or repeated set of actions.
• n. rite; a repeated set of actions.

solemnisation

• n. Alternative form of solemnization.

solemnization

• n. The performance of a ceremony (in an appropriate and solemn manner), such as performing a marriage.