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sol·em·nize
(sŏl′əm-nīz′)tr.v. sol·em·nized, sol·em·niz·ing, sol·em·niz·es
1. To celebrate or observe with dignity and gravity: "His death is solemnized with a stoical but powerful gesture of grief" (David Denby). See Synonyms at observe.
2. To perform (a marriage, for example) with formal ceremony.
3. To make serious or grave: "those rooms so solemnized by their massive regimental decor" (William H. Gass).
sol′em·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
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solemnize
(ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz) orsolemnise
vb (tr)
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) to celebrate or observe with rites or formal ceremonies, as a religious occasion
2. (Law) to celebrate or perform the ceremony of (marriage)
3. to make solemn or serious
4. to perform or hold (ceremonies, etc) in due manner
ˌsolemniˈzation, ˌsolemniˈsation n
ˈsolemˌnizer, ˈsolemˌniser n
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sol•em•nize
(ˈsɒl əmˌnaɪz)v. -nized, -niz•ing. v.t.
1. to go through or observe with ceremony or formality.
2. to perform the ceremony of (marriage).
3. to render solemn; dignify.
v.i. 4. to act or speak with solemnity.
[1350–1400]
sol`em•ni•za′tion, n.
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solemnize
Past participle: solemnized
Gerund: solemnizing
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Verb | 1. | solemnize - observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning" |
2. | solemnize - perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies | |
3. | solemnize - make solemn and grave; "This ceremony solemnized our hearts" |
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solemnize
verbTo mark (a day or an event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing:
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