ritual
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
An action or set of actions always carried out the same way, often for religious, cultural, or personal reasons.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Lighting a candle before dinner had become a quiet _____ for the family."
Answer: ritual
In your own words, what does "ritual" mean?
An action or set of actions always carried out the same way, often for religious, cultural, or personal reasons.
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