Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rite

2 senses of rite

Sense 1
rite, religious rite -- (an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism")
       => religious ceremony, religious ritual -- (a ceremony having religious meaning)

Sense 2
ritual, rite -- (any customary observance or practice)
       => custom, usage, usance -- (accepted or habitual practice)