rite
noun
a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use.
rites
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pluralof rite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Vietnam held funeral rites for more than 700 of its war dead on Wednesday, unearthed in a major push to identify those missing from decades of conflict with France and the United States.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Gormlie said swimming and diving are local rites of passage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Life is measured in mileposts, a steady progression through the rites of passage that delineate the mortal journey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Funeral rites involving contact with the deceased have played a major role in the spread of Ebola during previous outbreaks, making safe burials a key way of limiting further spread of the disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
He was still nervous, but knowing that he wouldn’t have to do whatever Kamau had done during his rites of passage was a small comfort.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
