English · Word Candidate

rite

/ɹaɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rites

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A religious custom.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phép tắc tôn giáo

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A prescribed behavior.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành vi được quy định

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Noun

Examples

It was the capable manager's long-established custom to escort Mrs Pridger to a theatre once a week, and Saturday evening had come to be the occasion of this rite.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rite” mean?

A religious custom.

Is “rite” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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