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A rite is a formal religious ceremony. A ritual is a prescribed method for performing a religious ceremony.

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Rituals are a sequence of actions or behaviors performed in a specific order for a particular purpose, often with symbolic meaning. Rites are formal ceremonies or observances that mark significant events or transitions, such as a marriage or a funeral. In essence, rituals are the actions involved, while rites are the ceremonies or events themselves.

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