rite
Pronunciation: [raɪt]
Word
Context: “ceremony”
(noun) a special event or ceremony that people do for a religious or cultural reason. It's like a tradition and helps people feel connected to their beliefs.
Example
The family gathered for the rite of passage to celebrate the teenager becoming an adult.
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They decided not to attend the rite because they no longer practiced that religion.
Example
What rite is performed during the wedding ceremony?
Context: “custom”
(noun) a traditional way of doing something. It can be a practice that has been repeated over many years and is important to a group of people.
Example
The rite of spring is celebrated with music and dancing in many cultures.
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Skipping the rite that honors ancestors felt disrespectful to the community.
Example
What are some rites that your family has celebrated for generations?
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