'Rite' definitions:

Definition of 'rite'

(from WordNet)
noun
An established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism" [syn: rite, religious rite]
noun
Any customary observance or practice [syn: ritual, rite]

Definition of 'Rite'

From: GCIDE
  • Rite \Rite\, n. [L. ritus; cf. Skr. r[imac]ti a stream, a running, way, manner, ri to flow: cf. F. rit, rite. CF. Rivulet.] 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. [1913 Webster]
  • He looked with indifference on rites, names, and forms of ecclesiastical polity. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Form; ceremony; observance; ordinance. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'rite'

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