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rite

/raɪt/

Translations

ritenoun

rites

/raɪt/

riteSens religieux ou cérémoniel.

The wedding was a beautiful rite that brought the community together.

Le mariage était un rite magnifique qui a rassemblé la communauté.

riteSens liturgique.

The Mass was celebrated according to the Latin rite.

La messe a été célébrée selon le rite latin.

riteSens de tradition ou d'observance sociale.

Graduation is considered a rite of passage for many students.

La remise des diplômes est considérée comme un rite de passage pour de nombreux étudiants.

Synonyms

riteverb

rited

Past Simple

rited

Past Participle

riting

Gerund

/raɪt/

Archaic; chiefly literary.

Synonyms

perform (a rite)

riteverb

rited

Past Simple

rited

Past Participle

riting

Gerund

Rare/archaic verb meaning ‘to perform rites or ceremonies’.

Synonyms

riteadjective

more rite

Comp.

most rite

Super.

Used attributively before a noun to mean ‘relating to a rite or ritual’; not usually used predicatively.

Definitions

ritenoun

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.

The wedding was a beautiful rite that brought the community together.

A social custom, practice, or conventional act.

Graduation is considered a rite of passage for many students.

A body of customary observances characteristic of a particular church or part of it; a liturgical tradition.

The Mass was celebrated according to the Latin rite.

riteverb

To perform a rite or rites; to conduct a ceremonial act.

The priest rited the sacred altar before the festival began.

riteverb

To perform or celebrate a rite or series of rites.

The villagers rited the spring fields with song and incense.

riteadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or used in a rite or ritual; ceremonial.

The rite garments were stored in a locked cabinet near the altar.