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solemnize
(redirected from solemnized)

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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.

solem·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.solemnize - observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning"
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
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"
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] VTsolemnizar
solemnize
vtfeierlich begehen; marriage(feierlich) vollziehen
solemnize [ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz] (frm) vtsolennizzare; (marriage) → celebrare
solemnize [ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz] (frm) vtsolennizzare; (marriage) → celebrare


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