Meaning & use
rite
A formal or customary act, especially one performed as part of a religious or social ceremony.
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The tribe's coming-of-age rite involved a night spent alone in the forest.
Baptism is considered a sacred rite in many Christian traditions.
A note on using this word
Rite is often confused with 'right' and 'write' in speech; remember it refers specifically to a ceremonial practice.
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