solemnize
verb
1 solemnize
Observe or perform with dignity or gravity:
— The King solemnized this day of morning.
synonym: solemnise.
Roget 883: celebrate keep, signalize, do honor to, commemorate, solemnize, hallow, mark with a red letter. pledge, drink to, toast, hob and nob†. inaugurate, install, ... show more
2 solemnize
Perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies.
synonym: solemnise.
3 solemnize
Make solemn and grave:
— This ceremony solemnized our hearts.
synonym: solemnise.
Moby thesaurus: administer Communion, attend Communion, attend Mass, beat the drum, blow the trumpet, celebrate, celebrate Mass, commemorate, communicate, conventionalize, dignify, dress ship, fire a salute, formalize, freer, hallow, hold jubilee, honor, jubilate, jubilize ... show more.
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