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ritualize

[rich-oo-uh-lahyz]
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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.
Also especially British, rit·u·al·ise.

Origin of ritualize

First recorded in 1835–45; ritual + -ize
Related formsde·rit·u·al·ize, verb, de·rit·u·al·ized, de·rit·u·al·iz·ing.
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Related Words for ritualize

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

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British Dictionary definitions for ritualize

ritualize

ritualise

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