solemnize

sol·em·nize  (slm-nz)

tr.v. sol·em·nized, sol·em·niz·ing, sol·em·niz·es

1. To celebrate or observe with dignity and gravity. See Synonyms at observe.

2. To perform with formal ceremony.

3. To make serious or grave.

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solem·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.

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solemnize, solemnise [ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz]

vb (tr)

1. (Christianity / 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

solemnization , solemnisation n

solemnizer , solemniser n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	solemnize - observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning" solemnise celebrate, observe, keep - behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"
	2.	solemnize - perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies solemnise marry, splice, wed, tie - perform a marriage ceremony; "The minister married us on Saturday"; "We were wed the following week"; "The couple got spliced on Hawaii"
	3.	solemnize - make solemn and grave; "This ceremony solemnized our hearts" solemnise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

Translations

solemnize [ˈsɒləmnaɪz] VT → solemnizar

solemnize

vt → feierlich begehen; marriage → (feierlich) vollziehen

solemnize [ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz] (frm) vt → solennizzare; (marriage) → celebrare

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solemnize [ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz] (frm) vt → solennizzare; (marriage) → celebrare