Synonyms for

Rite

Verb / raɪt / Another word for rite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

Synonyms & similar words

ritual religiousrite ritual ceremony service observance liturgy custom tradition practice formality procedure performance sacrament celebration mass communion confirmation christening dedication

Synonyms by register

Formal

ceremony observance ritual formality

Informal

custom practice routine habit

Literary

observance solemnity pageantry

Antonyms

innovation novelty originality unorthodoxy departure

Common collocations

  • religious rite
  • sacred rite
  • ancient rite
  • rite of passage
  • marriage rite
  • burial rite
  • initiation rite

Word family

noun rite
verb rite

Usage note

A 'rite' is a formal, often religious, ceremony or act. It is distinct from a mere 'right', which refers to a moral or legal entitlement.

Example sentences

  1. The wedding rite was beautiful.
  2. The rite of passage from childhood to adulthood was celebrated in many cultures.
  3. The priest performed the rite of confession.
  4. The rite of spring is a famous ballet by Stravinsky.
  5. The rite of the coronation of a king is full of pomp and circumstance.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. -Steve Jobs
  • If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough. -Oprah Winfrey

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