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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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Also especially British, rit·u·al·ise .

Origin of ritualize

First recorded in 1835–45; ritual + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM ritualize

de·rit·u·al·ize, verb, de·rit·u·al·ized, de·rit·u·al·iz·ing.
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How to use ritualize in a sentence

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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