rite
/ɹaɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rites
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A religious custom.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A prescribed behavior.
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.