ritualize
ritualize
Definition
ritu·al·ize (-īz′)
intransitive verb
-·ized′, -·iz′·ing to engage in or promote ritualism
transitive verb
- to make a ritual of
- to give the character of ritual to
rit′u·ali·za′·tion noun
ritualize
Usage Examples
Object
- form: It seems that a ritualized form of the defeat of Belial was part of much Essene ceremonial.
- pattern: The submission of the spirit is symbolized by the submissive gestures of the body, made according to a ritualized pattern.
- practice: However ritualized the practice may appear, and however stylized, poetry served a primarily communicative function.
- activity: Rice agriculture is a highly ritualized activity and is really a complete way of life, rather than just an economic pursuit.
Modifying Another Word
- highly: Rice agriculture is a highly ritualized activity and is really a complete way of life, rather than just an economic pursuit.
Browse dictionary entries near ritualize
- ritualistic
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- ritual
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- rite of passage
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- ritardando
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