ritualize

/ˌrɪtʃ(əw)əˈlaɪz/
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Other forms: ritualized

Definitions of ritualize
  1. verb
    make or evolve into a ritual
    “The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures”
    synonyms: ritualise
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    type of:
    formalise, formalize
    make formal or official
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