rite

Meanings

• noun

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

• verb

  To perform a religious or solemn ceremony.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹaɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹaɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

wrong , left , bowed , crooked , curved , duty , obligation , left

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Synonyms

correct , just , conservative , right-wing , dexter , dextral , right-hand , in point of fact , in truth , correctly , properly , exactly , just , precisely , smack-dab , right smack , slap-bang , rightward , rightwise , rightward , rightways , ever so , 3 o'clock , starboard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rite
write , night , bite , fight

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Homophones

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1. right (en) : correct; not wrong
   

2. rite (en) : a religious or solemn ceremony
   

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Variants

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rite , rites , rite of passage , rites of passage , initiation rite , initiation rites , Scottish rite , Scottish rites , York rite , York rites

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Etymology

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From Old French 'rite', from Latin 'ritus'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rite' comes from the Latin word 'ritus', which means 'custom' or 'ritual'.

2. The longest recorded religious rite in history is the 'Choggorou' rite of the Dogon people of Mali, which lasts for several months.

3. In ancient Rome, the 'Saturnalia' was a popular festival involving various rites and celebrations in honor of the god Saturn.

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Related Concepts

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1. ritual: A series of actions or procedures performed for a specific purpose.

2. ceremony: An organized series of activities or events, typically carried out as part of a religious or social occasion.

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Culture

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In Maori (mi) culture, various rites are significant in different aspects of life. For example, the 'Tanga ha' or tattooing rite is a symbol of status, identity, and spiritual protection. The 'Karanga' or welcoming ceremony is a significant part of Maori hospitality and social gatherings.

How to Memorize "rite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered in a sacred place, performing various actions according to a prescribed ritual.
   - Visualize the word 'rite' written in beautiful calligraphy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rite' with religious or solemn ceremonies.
   - Associate the word 'rite' with prescribed actions performed according to tradition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rite' by associating it with the word 'right', as both words have similar meanings and origins.
   - Remember the word 'rite' by visualizing the letter 'R' as a religious symbol.

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