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rite

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /raɪt/

Forms: rites

rite means: A traditional ceremony, or the set way of carrying out a ceremony, especially a religious one.

noun

CEREMONIAL PRACTICEC1

A traditional ceremony, or the set way of carrying out a ceremony, especially a religious one.

  • The priest performed the burial rites.
  • The marriage rite includes a blessing.
  • This ancient rite is still observed in the village.

Similar words: ritual, ceremony

Common phrases: religious rite, burial rite, rite of passage, last rite

SET BEHAVIOURC2

An action carried out in an expected or fixed way.

  • Tea became a daily rite.
  • Their morning rite began with opening every window.
  • She followed the familiar social rites of greeting and small talk.

Similar words: ritual, custom

Common phrases: daily rite, morning rite, social rite

Questions about rite

What does rite mean?

A traditional ceremony, or the set way of carrying out a ceremony, especially a religious one.

What is rite in other languages?

Türkçe: ayin · Español: rito · Français: rite · Deutsch: Ritus · Italiano: rito · 日本語: 儀式

How do you pronounce rite?

It is pronounced /raɪt/.

How do you use rite in a sentence?

The priest performed the burial rites. The marriage rite includes a blessing.

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