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ritualize Definition

ritu·al·ize (-īz′)

intransitive verb

-·ized′, -·iz′·ing to engage in or promote ritualism

transitive verb

  1. to make a ritual of
  2. to give the character of ritual to

ritualize Related Forms
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

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  9. Ritalin
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  1. ritzy
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  6. rivalry
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  9. river
  10. river basin