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ritual

Pronunciation: [ˈrɪtʃuəl]

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Learn how to use ritual in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “tradition”

(noun) a special way of doing something that is repeated regularly, often for ceremonies or religious purposes. Think of it like a favorite family tradition that happens every year.

Example

Every Sunday, our family has a special dinner; it's our little ritual that brings us together.

Example

He never follows any rituals, and prefers to do things spontaneously.

Example

What kind of rituals does your family have for holidays?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) a set of actions that someone does in a specific order, often to help them feel better or prepare for something. It's like a routine you do when you wake up every day.

Example

Her morning ritual includes meditation and yoga, which helps her start the day peacefully.

Example

He doesn't have any rituals to help him relax; he just jumps straight into work.

Example

Do you have a special ritual that helps you focus before school?

Context: “ceremony”

(noun) a formal event or ceremony that includes specific actions or sayings. It's like a wedding or graduation where everyone knows what to do and say.

Example

The wedding ceremony included beautiful rituals that honored the couple's culture.

Example

They chose to skip some traditional rituals during the ceremony, which made it feel different.

Example

What rituals are important to include in a wedding ceremony?

How to pronounce ritual

Pronunciation: [ˈrɪtʃuəl]

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