definitions

ritualize

[ rich-oo-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈrɪtʃ u əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used without object), rit·u·al·ized, rit·u·al·iz·ing.

to practice ritualism.

verb (used with object), rit·u·al·ized, rit·u·al·iz·ing.

to make into a ritual: to ritualize the serving of tea.
to convert (someone) to ritualism; impose ritualism upon.

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RELATED WORDS

perform, hold, laud, proclaim, observe, praise, honor, revere, obey, sanctify, regard, bless, solemnize, respect, consecrate, fulfill, celebrate, commend, revel, lionize

Nearby words

ritual murder, ritualism, ritualist, ritualistic, ritualization, ritualize, ritz, ritz combination principle, ritzy, riv., rivage
Also especially British, rit·u·al·ise.

Origin of ritualize

First recorded in 1835–45; ritual + -ize

Related forms

de·rit·u·al·ize, verb, de·rit·u·al·ized, de·rit·u·al·iz·ing.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

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British Dictionary definitions for ritualize

ritualize

ritualise

/ (ˈrɪtjʊəˌlaɪz) /

verb

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