ritualise

/rɪˈtʃʊəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something a ritual, especially by making it a regular or obligatory part of a particular activity or ceremony

“The team’s pre-game ritualise helped them to feel more focused and prepared.”

2. verb

to make something seem more impressive or significant by giving it a ritualistic quality

“The politician ritualised the occasion with a grand ceremony, but it felt overly dramatic.”

3. noun

the act of making something a ritual

“The ritualise of the new employee was a long and complex process.”

Synonyms

  • make a ritual of
  • observing
  • ritualize

Antonyms

  • desecrate
  • disrupt