rite

noun
UK: /raɪt/
US: /raɪt/

  1. A ceremony or set of actions used in a religious or other formal occasion.

    1. They performed a marriage rite at the church today.
    2. The tribe observes ancient rites connected with the harvest, ensuring a good crop.

  2. A traditional or established procedure.

    1. He went through the rite of passage.
    2. Graduation is a rite of passage for students moving into adulthood, filled with emotion.

Synonyms

ritual practice custom observance ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rite" in English means: A ceremony or set of actions used in a religious or other formal occasion., A traditional or established procedure..

The phonetic transcription of "rite" is /raɪt/ in British English and /raɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rite": ritual, practice, custom, observance, ceremony.

Example usage of "rite": "They performed a marriage rite at the church today.". More examples on the page.