Ritualize

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪtʃuəɫˈaɪˈzi/

Ritualize (verb)

  1. To change an action into a fixed ceremony with set steps, so people repeat it in the same way.
  2. To treat a repeated activity as important and formal, following rules about how it should be done.

Examples

  • They ritualize the weekly meeting with a short song.
  • The team ritualizes its celebration to keep the tradition alive.