ri
tual
Plural
rituals
1
the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony
- The priest performed the ritual of sprinkling holy water during the baptism.
- Every year, the community gathers to observe the ritual of fasting during Ramadan.
- The ritual of lighting candles symbolizes hope and purity in the Christian faith.
- Participants in the ceremony followed the ritual of bowing and chanting prayers.
- The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.
2
a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly
- Every Friday evening, they have a family ritual of cooking dinner together.
- The morning ritual of drinking tea helped her start the day peacefully.
- Graduation ceremonies include traditional rituals like wearing caps and gowns.
- Athletes often have pre-game rituals to mentally prepare for competition.
- The morning coffee ritual helped him start his day with a sense of calm and focus.
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