ritualise

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Verb ritualise has 1 sense

ritualize, ritualise - make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures"
--₁ is one way to formalize, formalise
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Ritualise

Definition:

Ritualise (verb): To perform or engage in a ritual; to give a formal or symbolic significance to an action or event.

Sense 1:

Usage: Popular

Meaning: To conduct or take part in a ritual, following a prescribed set of actions or ceremonies.

Example Sentence: They ritualise their morning routine by lighting incense and meditating for ten minutes.

Sense 2:

Usage: Popular

Meaning: To give a regular or habitual activity a special or symbolic significance, often involving repetitive actions.

Example Sentence: The act of sharing a meal together ritualises their friendship and strengthens their bond.

Sense 3:

Usage: Local

Meaning: In certain cultural contexts, to convert a normal action into a ritualized form as part of a tradition or custom.

Example Sentence: During the festival, they ritualise the act of offering prayers by performing elaborate ceremonies and wearing traditional clothes.