processions

Noun

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
• the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
  • "processions were forbidden"
• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
• plural of procession

Verb

• third-person singular simple present indicative of procession

Synonyms

advance, advancement, emanation, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression, rise

Antonyms

retreat