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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.

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solem·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.

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solemnize or -nise

Verb

[-nizing, -nized] or -nising, -nised

1. to celebrate or perform (a ceremony, esp. of marriage)

2. to make solemn or serious

solemnization
-nisation 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"