ritualize

[ rich-oo-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, rit·u·al·ized, rit·u·al·iz·ing.

1. to practice ritualism.

verb (used with object)

, rit·u·al·ized, rit·u·al·iz·ing.

1. to make into a ritual:

   to ritualize the serving of tea.

2. to convert (someone) to ritualism; impose ritualism upon.

ritualize

/ ˈrɪtjʊəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. intr to engage in ritualism or devise rituals
2. tr to make (something) into a ritual

Other Words From

• de·ritu·al·ize verb deritualized deritualizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of ritualize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; ritual + -ize

Example Sentences

Leeah Joo’s luxuriantly painted Western-style oils depict bundles wrapped in traditional Korean fabrics, and Kyoung eun Kang’s performance videos ritualize being a transplant to New York City.

From Washington Post

We can ritualize our sorrows, but not turn them into tragedies.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• honor
• laud
• observe
• perform
• praise
• proclaim
• revere