Ritual (Noun)
Meaning 1
Stereotyped behavior.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Any customary observance or practice.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She always made a ritual of lighting a candle before dinner.
- His daily ritual involved meditating for 30 minutes each morning.
- Pouring herself a cup of tea was her morning ritual.
- The ancient priests performed the ritual sacrifice to appease the gods.
- Before each big game, the team would perform a ritual dance to get pumped up.
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Meaning 3
The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.