ceremony
/ˈserəməni/noun
उच्चारण सेरमनी
समारोह, संस्कार, रस्म
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[C]
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
समारोह, संस्कार, रस्म
- a wedding ceremony
- the opening ceremony
- The graduation ceremony was held on the school lawn.
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- Thousands watched the flag-hoisting ceremony at the border.
- A short ceremony marked the opening of the library.
Synonyms ritual rite function event celebration
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[U]
formal behaviour; traditional actions and words used on particular formal occasions
औपचारिकता
- without ceremony
- The guests were welcomed with great ceremony at the palace.
- The new ministers were sworn in with much ceremony.
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- The chief guest was received with full ceremony.
- They signed the papers without any ceremony.
Synonyms formality protocol etiquette pomp
Opposite informality casualness
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
ceremony (countable) = formal event
A ceremony is a formal public or religious event, such as a wedding or an award function.
Ceremony औपचारिक सार्वजनिक या धार्मिक आयोजन है, जैसे विवाह या पुरस्कार समारोह।
- The prize distribution ceremony was held in the school hall.
- She attended her cousin's wedding ceremony.
hold / attend / take part in a ceremony
A ceremony is held, performed or attended; people take part in it. Use at the ceremony for being there.
Ceremony आयोजित (held), संपन्न (performed) या उसमें उपस्थित (attended) हुआ जाता है; लोग उसमें हिस्सा लेते हैं। वहाँ होने के लिए at the ceremony आता है।
- The ceremony was held at the town hall.
- Many guests were present at the ceremony.
ceremony (uncountable) = formal behaviour
Uncountable, ceremony means formal customs and manners; without ceremony means in a simple, direct way.
Uncountable रूप में 'ceremony' औपचारिक रीति-रिवाज़ और शिष्टाचार है; 'without ceremony' का अर्थ सादगी से या सीधे है।
- The new Principal took charge without much ceremony.
ceremony vs ceremonial vs ceremonious
Ceremonial means connected with a ceremony; ceremonious means very formal in manner.
Ceremonial का अर्थ समारोह से जुड़ा है; ceremonious का अर्थ व्यवहार में बहुत औपचारिक है।
- The ceremonial lamp was lit by the guest.
+Collocations 4
type + ceremony
weddingopeningawardgraduationnaming
- The opening ceremony began with a lamp-lighting.
verb + ceremony
holdperformattendorganiseskip
- The temple trust organised a grand ceremony.
adjective + ceremony
grandsimplereligiousformalofficial
- It was a simple ceremony with only close relatives.
ceremony + preposition
at a ceremonyduring the ceremonyafter the ceremonywithout ceremony
- The guests were served tea after the ceremony.
“More examples 5
- The oath-taking ceremony was broadcast live.
शपथ-ग्रहण समारोह का सीधा प्रसारण किया गया।
- Radhika received her gold medal at the convocation ceremony.
राधिका को दीक्षांत समारोह में स्वर्ण पदक मिला।
- The village celebrates the harvest with a colourful ceremony.
गाँव फ़सल कटाई का उत्सव एक रंगारंग समारोह के साथ मनाता है।
- They did not make much ceremony of the retirement.
उन्होंने सेवानिवृत्ति पर कोई बड़ा आयोजन नहीं किया।
- The guests stood in silence during the national anthem at the ceremony.
समारोह में राष्ट्रगान के समय अतिथि मौन खड़े रहे।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The ceremony was done in the temple.
✓ The ceremony was held in the temple.
A ceremony is held, not done.
समारोह 'held' होता है, 'done' नहीं।
✗ We celebrated the ceremony in the temple.
✓ We held the ceremony in the temple.
A ceremony is held or performed rather than celebrated; celebrate goes with festivals and birthdays.
Ceremony held या performed होता है, celebrated नहीं; celebrate त्योहारों और जन्मदिन के साथ आता है।
✗ He was present in the ceremony.
✓ He was present at the ceremony.
For being at an event, use at, not in.
किसी आयोजन में उपस्थित होने के लिए at आता है, in नहीं।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
ritual rite function event celebration formality protocol etiquette pomp
Antonyms
informality casualness
AaSpelling
cer·e·mo·ny
With -re-mo- (not 'ceremoney').
बीच में -re-mo- ('ceremoney' गलत है)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Stand on ceremony (behave formally: 'Please don't stand on ceremony'), master of ceremonies (a person who introduces speakers at an event).
Idioms: stand on ceremony (औपचारिक व्यवहार करना: 'Please don't stand on ceremony'), master of ceremonies (कार्यक्रम में वक्ताओं का परिचय देने वाला)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the end of Republic Day celebrations on 29 January; the Attari-Wagah border has a daily flag-lowering ceremony.
Beating Retreat समारोह 29 जनवरी को गणतंत्र दिवस समारोहों का समापन करता है; अटारी-वाघा सीमा पर रोज़ ध्वज उतारने का समारोह होता है।