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LAST RITES

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Last Rites.

Last Rites - as a noun

A catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anointing of the sickextreme unction

Rites performed in connection with a death or burial

Example Sentences

"The priest administered the last rites to the dying man."
"The family gathered at the hospital to say their final goodbyes and witness the last rites."
"According to his will, he requested that his last rites be conducted in a small chapel."
"The hospital chaplain arrived to perform the last rites for the patient who was on life support."
"In some cultures, it is believed that the last rites help the soul of the deceased to find peace."
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