Shavuot

/ʃɑvuˈoʊt/

Synonyms for "shavuot" (8 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
feast of weeksfestival of weeks

Strong matches (2)

Noun(2 words)

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
shavousshavuot festivalshavuot observanceshavuoth

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: feast of weeks, festival of weeks, pentecost, shabuoth, shavous.
  • Sentence evidence is available for shavuot, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "shavuot".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "shavuot"

Keep "shavuot" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "shavuot" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "shavuot", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "shavuot" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

3 entries
Jewish holy dayfestivalreligious festival

More specific

3 entries
Dairy foods traditionNight vigilTorah reading

Collocations

6 entries
Feast of WeeksShavuot customsShavuot dairy foodsShavuot festivalShavuot observancesShavuot prayers

Inflections

1 entries

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

It is forbidden to fast immediately after Shavuot.

Source: tatoeba (8793827)

Major Jewish holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Succoth, Chanukah, Passover and Shavuot have been celebrated with Hebrew prayers and songs.

Source: wiktionary

On the first day of Shavuot the Ten Commandments were explained to the people homiletically in the vernacular.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "shavuot"?

Closest matches include feast of weeks, festival of weeks, pentecost, shabuoth, shavous.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "shavuot"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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