What does rite mean?
Rite means A religious custom..
Rite
/ɹaɪt/ · noun
Meaning
A religious custom..
Definitions by Sense
- A religious custom.
- (by extension) A prescribed behavior.
- Informal spelling of right.
Example Sentences
It was the capable manager's long-established custom to escort Mrs Pridger to a theatre once a week, and Saturday evening had come to be the occasion of this rite.
But he had to perform the rites of hospitality, had to behave politely to his ally.
He's rite, you know.
It's rite next to my house.
1970-1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure One of our cats has a bald spot on his hind & it looks like it was shaved rite off.
Rite, let's do it.
Synonyms for rite
Antonyms for rite
Related Words
Word Forms
- rites
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rite?
Common synonyms include ritual, religious rite.
What is the opposite of rite?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rite in a sentence?
It was the capable manager's long-established custom to escort Mrs Pridger to a theatre once a week, and Saturday evening had come to be the occasion of this rite.
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