rite (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈraɪt/
Definition
A formal, solemn ceremony or procedure, especially one that is religious or traditional.
Examples
The coronation of a new monarch is a significant state rite.
Many cultures have specific rites of passage to mark transitions in life.
The church service included a solemn rite of communion.
How to Use rite
- rite of passage (collocation)
- A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life. — "Marriage is considered a rite of passage in many cultures."
- rite of [something] (prepositional phrase)
- A specific type of ceremony or procedure. — "The rite of baptism is central to Christian tradition."
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