ritualize

ritualize
/rich"ooh euh luyz'/, v., ritualized, ritualizing.
v.i.
1. to practice ritualism.
v.t.
2. to make into a ritual: to ritualize the serving of tea.
3. to convert (someone) to ritualism; impose ritualism upon.
Also, esp. Brit., ritualise.
[1835-45; RITUAL + -IZE]

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