rite


Definition: Meaning of, rite in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rʌɪt /

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Singular Plural
rite rites
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  1. a ceremony that is always performed in the same way, usually for religious purposes [↪  ritual]
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  2. rite of passage a special ceremony or action that is a sign of a new stage in someone's life, especially when a boy starts to become a man [↪  coming of age]
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  3. last rites final prayers or religious ceremonies for someone who is dying
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rite used in phrases

  • religious rite (noun)
    1. an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
  • rite of passage (noun)
    1. as from adolescence to adulthood a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status
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