/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 ]