ritualize — to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My roommate has ritualized checking his phone exactly 47 times before bed.
- The team ritualized their pre-game huddle to boost morale.
- She has completely ritualized her morning skincare routine into a 45-minute ceremony.
ritualize
VERB[/ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/]
to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
💡 Concept
to make something into a ritual or ceremony; to perform as a ritual
🎵 Rhyme
We ritualize what we idealize, but then realize it's not enough!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈrɪtʃuəˌlaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪz/
🌳Etymology
Rootritual
Suffix--ize
🎵Rhyme
realizeidealizenormalize
realize
idealize
normalize
🔗Collocations
ritualize behavior
ritualize daily routine
ritualize worship
ritualize ceremonies
ritualize traditions
highly ritualized
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My roommate has ritualized checking his phone exactly 47 times before bed.”
“The team ritualized their pre-game huddle to boost morale.”
😄 Fun example
“She has completely ritualized her morning skincare routine into a 45-minute ceremony.”
“Many cultures ritualize important life transitions through ceremonies.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ceremonializeformalizeinstitutionalizesystematizecodify
Antonyms
informalizecasualizesimplify
Related
ritualceremonytraditioncustompractice
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