rite

Definition of Rite in English :

see synonyms of rite

Noun

1. religious rite, rite

an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

Example Sentences:
'the rite of baptism'

religious rite

2. rite, ritual

any customary observance or practice

ritual

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Rite

see synonyms of rite

noun

1.

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

Rite

see synonyms of rite

noun

1.

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

Rite

see synonyms of rite

n.

1. The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony: the rite of baptism.

2. A ceremonial act or series of acts: fertility rites.

3. Rite The liturgy or practice of a branch of the Christian church.

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