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1) the science or art of observing the positions of the stars in the belief that they influence human affairs (astrology)

2) to be in / get into a dilemma, an awkward situation; a position found, e.g. when sailing, by taking bearings, observing the stars etc (fix)

3) the keeping or observing of a law, custom, festival etc; an act performed as part of a ceremony or as a sign of respect or worship (observance)

4) the act, state, of observing or being observed; the power of noticing carefully (observation)

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commemorative

serving to commemorate

in honor of something

conscious

able to think, feel, see etc.

alert, awake

in memorium

(Latin) (used in epitaphs etc) in memory of; as a memorial to

in honor of something

in memory

(Latin) (used in epitaphs etc) in memory of; as a memorial to

in honor of something

mindful

giving care and thought to something

attentive, aware

thoughtful

full of, showing, thought; thinking of the needs of others

caring, mindful

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