rites (Meaning)
rites
the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches, a division of the Christian church using a distinctive liturgy, a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony, a ceremonial act or action, a fixed form for a ceremony
Synonyms & Antonyms of rites
rites Sentence Examples
- The solemn rites of the wedding ceremony left an indelible mark on their hearts.
- The ancient rites of the pagan festival were performed with fervent devotion.
- The passage rites to adulthood tested the limits of young warriors and initiated them into their tribe.
- The funerary rites honored the deceased and provided closure to the grieving family.
- The religious rites of the Sabbath observed by the community fostered a sense of unity and reverence.
- The rites of spring celebrated the arrival of a new season and the renewal of life.
- The coronation rites marked the official transition of power to the new monarch.
- The secret rites of an underground society held their members bound by oaths of loyalty.
- The rites of passage from childhood to adolescence were marked by rituals of significance.
- The sacred rites of the temple were reserved only for the highest-ranking priests and priestesses.
FAQs About the word rites
the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches, a division of the Christian church using a distinctive liturgy, a prescribed form or manner governing
rituals, ceremonies, observances, ceremonials, celebrations, forms, practices,traditions, formalities, solemnities
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The solemn rites of the wedding ceremony left an indelible mark on their hearts.
The ancient rites of the pagan festival were performed with fervent devotion.
The passage rites to adulthood tested the limits of young warriors and initiated them into their tribe.
The funerary rites honored the deceased and provided closure to the grieving family.
