rite Antonyms
Meaning of rite
rite (n)
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
any customary observance or practice
rite (n.)
The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry.
rite Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians performed elaborate burial rites to ensure a peaceful afterlife.
- The initiation rite was a sacred tradition that marked a person's entry into adulthood.
- The Roman Catholic Church follows a specific rite for the Mass.
- Some cultures have a rite of passage for transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
- The rite of atonement involved seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings.
- The Druidic ritual included a magical rite to invoke the forces of nature.
- The marriage rite is a ceremony that symbolizes the union of two individuals.
- In some traditions, a rite of purification is performed before a religious ceremony.
- The last rites are administered to provide spiritual comfort at the end of life.
- The rite of exorcism is believed to banish evil spirits from a person or place.
FAQs About the word rite
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion, any customary observance or practiceThe act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, pre
ceremony,ritual, celebration, observance, formality, solemnity, tradition,ceremonial, proprieties, decorum
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The ancient Egyptians performed elaborate burial rites to ensure a peaceful afterlife.
The initiation rite was a sacred tradition that marked a person's entry into adulthood.
The Roman Catholic Church follows a specific rite for the Mass.
Some cultures have a rite of passage for transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
