Rite and Rule

Rite

Rite noun - An oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules.
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Synonyms for Rite

Rule and rite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Rite".

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Rite and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rite" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

How words are described

old old rite old rule
special special rite special rule
similar similar rite similar rule
normal normal rite normal rule
Other adjectives: common, certain, standard, simple, popular, important, universal, final, last, unofficial, catholic.
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