Definition of solemnize Solemnize

sol•em•nize

We found 9 definitions of solemnize from 4 different sources.

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British English

solemnise

American English

solemnize

What does solemnize mean?

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Verb

solemnizes, solemnizing, solemnized  

solemnize - observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning"
  solemnise
  celebrate, observe, keep have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating"
solemnize - perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
  solemnise
  marry, wed, splice, tie take in marriage
solemnize - make solemn and grave; "This ceremony solemnized our hearts"
  solemnise
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • solemnize (v. t.)
    To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.
  • solemnize (v. t.)
    To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
  • solemnize (v. t.)
    To make grave, serious, and reverential.
  • solemnize (n.)
    Solemnization.

Part of speech

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  • solemnize, verb, present, 1st person singular of solemnize (infinitive).
  • solemnize, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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