rite

[US]/raɪt/
[UK]/raɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ceremony; custom; ritual.

Phrases & Collocations

funeral rite

rite of passage

religious rite

last rites

Example Sentences

the rite of baptism.

the rites of hospitality

the canonical rites of the Roman Church.

He is interested in mystic rites and ceremonies.

Metal minerals in Wadizhou copper deposit appear to be zoning of chalcosine bornite chalcopy rite pyrite on the vertical direction.

The boy gives warning something doth approach. What cursed foot wanders this way to-night, to cross my obsequies and true love's rite? What with a torch! Muffle me, night, awhile.

Real-world Examples

" What is a rite? " asked the little prince.

Source: The Little Prince

There is a rite, for example, among my hunters.

Source: The Little Prince

I consider it a privilege to perform last rites.

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

Shouldn't he have the last rites?

Source: Volume 3

People are having to wait days to perform the last rites of their loved ones.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

The Grand Tour was a rite of passage for every titled child of England.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

Torajans are famous for their massive peaked-roof houses and spectacular but gruesome funeral rites.

Source: Best Travel Destinations in Asia

There are fewer grieving relatives around to perform funeral rites, or to tend graves.

Source: Selected English short passages

Kirkpatrick says that for new Americans, the day can be a rite of passage.

Source: VOA Special November 2019 Collection

Getting a first cellphone is a rite of passage for many kids around the world.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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