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View usage for: (raɪt) Word forms: plural rites1. countable nounA rite is a traditional ceremony that is carried out by a particular group or within a particular society. Most traditional societies have transition rites at puberty. ...a fertility rite. Synonyms: ceremony, custom, ritual, act More Synonyms of rite 2. See also last rites (raɪt) noun1. a formal act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious ceremonies fertility rites the rite of baptism 2. a particular body of such acts or procedures, esp of a particular Christian Church the Latin rite 3. a Christian Church the Greek rite Word origin C14: from Latin rītus religious ceremony (raɪt) noun1. a ceremonial or formal, solemn act, observance, or procedure in accordance with prescribed rule or custom, as in religious use marriage rites 2. any formal, customary observance, practice, or procedure the rites of courtship 3. a. a prescribed form or particular system of ceremonial procedure, religious or otherwise;ritual the Scottish rite of Freemasonry b. [often R-] liturgy; esp., any of the historical forms of the Eucharistic service the Byzantine rite 4. [often R-] a division of (Eastern and Western) churches according to the liturgy used SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcereˌmony Word origin ME < L ritus < IE * rēi-, var. of base * ar-, to join, fit > UNRESOLVED CROSS REF, read 1, rate 1, arithmetic Examples of 'rite' in a sentencerite The prince will not be crowned until funeral rites for his father are completed, which could take a year.It's a rite of passage.Nowhere is this more apparent than at university where heavy drinking is'a rite of passage '.This period is undoubtedly exciting, a rite of passage and a time to study a favourite subject, make new friends and have some fun.Learning to drive was once an essential teenage rite of passage.We retain the funeral rites but we have become distanced from their content.This suggests that its construction was connected with harvest and fertility rites.Song and dance are the original patterns of most known religious rites.They were often used in funeral rites.Its rebuilding was at once a religious rite and a civic festival.She was granted only minimal funeral rites.Getting a driving licence will not be the rite of passage for their great grandchildren that it was for them.So they build a camera out of junk and re-enact the movie as a religious rite.Sure, rows with the home secretary are a rite of passage for ambitious ministers.As we shall be reminded next week, an awful lot has been invested in funeral rites.Such unions are not recognised in Britain so the religious rites are usually followed by a civil ceremony.Attitudes set out in each of these three rites of passage encourage a valuing of human life and an altruistic concern for each other.Students from middle-class homes regard university holidays as a rite of passage into adulthood and academics view them as a perk. Religious rites often encouraged this.It's a rite of passage.For most of us the boundary between childhood and adulthood is more straightforward, and the rites of passage somewhat less daunting.Watch demonstrations of funeral rites, surgical techniques and combat using Viking weapons.The scheme did not apply to those seeking to marry in accordance with the rites of the Church of England. British English: rite NOUN A rite is a traditional ceremony that is carried out by a particular group or within a particular society. Most traditional societies have transition rites at puberty. - American English: rite
- Brazilian Portuguese: rito
- Chinese: 传统仪式
- European Spanish: rito
- French: rite
- German: Ritus
- Italian: rito
- Japanese: 儀式
- Korean: 의식
- European Portuguese: rito
- Latin American Spanish: rito
All related terms of 'rite'Chinese translation of 'rite' n (c) -
仪(儀)式 (yíshì) (个(個), gè) rite of passage 人生大事 (rénshēng dàshì)
Definition a custom that is carried out within a particular group a fertility rite Synonyms act mystery communion ordinance sacrament Additional synonymsDefinition a system of formal rites It is difficult to imagine a more impressive ceremonial. Synonyms ritual, ceremony, rite, formality, solemnityDefinition the long-established habits or traditions of a society The custom of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries. Synonyms tradition, practice, convention, ritual, form, policy, rule, style, fashion, usage, formality, etiquette, observance, praxis, unwritten law, kaupapa (New Zealand) Definition manners and etiquette a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress Synonyms procedure, behaviour, manners, etiquette, use, rule, conduct, ceremony, custom, convention, ritual, done thing, usage, protocol, formality, wont, right practice, kawa (New Zealand), tikanga (New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition a necessary procedure without real effect The will was read, but it was a formality. Synonyms convention, form, conventionality, matter of form, procedure, ceremony, custom, gesture, ritual, riteDefinition the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church A member of the clergy read from the prayer-book. Synonyms ceremony, service, ritual, services, celebration, formula, worship, rite, sacrament, form of worship Definition a ritual, ceremony, or practice, esp. of a religion Numerous religious observances set the rhythm of the day. Synonyms ceremony, rite, procedure, service, form, act, practice, tradition, celebration, custom, ritual, formality, ceremonial, ordinance, liturgyDefinition something done regularly or repeatedly a public inquiry into bank practices Synonyms custom, use, way, system, rule, method, tradition, habit, routine, mode, usage, wont, praxis, usual procedure, tikanga (New Zealand) Definition a way of doing something, esp. an established method He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa. Synonyms method, policy, process, course, system, form, action, step, performance, operation, practice, scheme, strategy, conduct, formula, custom, routine, transaction, plan of action, modus operandiDefinition regular repeated action or behaviour This is the most ancient and holiest of the rituals. Synonyms ceremony, rite, ceremonial, sacrament, service, mystery, communion, observance, liturgy, solemnityDefinition a formal religious ceremony The President was attending the morning service. Synonyms ceremony, ritual, worship, rite, function, ordinance, observance, sacrament, liturgyDefinition a solemn ceremony or ritual the constitutional solemnities Synonyms ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite, formalities, ceremonial, observance, celebrationa fruitful convergence with past usage and custom Synonyms practice, method, procedure, form, rule, tradition, habit, regime, custom, routine, convention, mode, matter of course, wont |