About The Word Solemnize

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Solemnize

Solemnize Meaning & Definition
Solemnize Definition And Meaning

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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