ceremonializev.
rare.
a. transitive. To render ceremonial or ritualistic.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > ceremony or formality > render ceremonial or formal [verb (transitive)]
ceremonialize1858
society > faith > worship > observance, ritual > rule, rubric > bring under ritualism [verb (transitive)]
directorize1651
formalize1855
ceremonialize1858
ritualize1909
spike1923
1858 D. Masson Life Milton I. 346 To ceremonialise the Church to the full extent of his [Laud's] wishes.
a1935 T. E. Lawrence Mint (1955) i. xix. 67 This pretence to ceremonialise a job of scavenging.
1960 A. Koestler Lotus & Robot ii. x. 229 It is ceremonialized in a series of ablutions, purifications, recitations.
b. intransitive. To carry out a ceremony or ritual.
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society > faith > worship > observance, ritual > perform rite(s) [verb (intransitive)]
servec1175
adorec1350
ministera1393
administer1468
exercise1561
ceremonize1633
liturgize1830
ceremonialize1948
the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > ceremony or formality > be ceremonial or formal [verb (intransitive)] > practise ceremonies
ceremonize1633
ceremonialize1948
1948 C. Williams Seed of Adam 32 Must we stand by while the king ceremonializes?
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