About The Word Solemnize
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Solemnize
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What's The Definition Of Solemnize?
[v] make solemn and grave; "This ceremony solemnized our hearts"
[v] perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies [v] observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning" Synonyms | Synonyms for Solemnize: solemnise | solemnise Related Terms | Find terms related to Solemnize: See Also | alter | celebrate | change | keep | marry | observe | splice | tie | wed Solemnize In Webster's Dictionary \Sol"em*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solemnized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Solemnizing}.] [Cf. F. solemniser,
sollemniser.]
1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according
to legal forms.
Baptism to be administered in one place, and
marriage solemnized in another. --Hooker.
2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
Their choice nobility and flowers . . . Met from all
parts to solemnize this feast. --Milton.
3. To make grave, serious, and reverential.
Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his
first look on Yarrow. --J. C.
Shairp.
Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face,
looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. --L.
Wallace.
\Sol"em*nize\, n. Solemnization. [R.] Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's solemnize. --Spenser. |
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