LookItUprite
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.
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.
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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