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solemnise

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sol⋅em⋅nize

  [sol-uhm-nahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
Use solemnise in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to perform the ceremony of (marriage).
2. to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner.
3. to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer.
4. to go through with ceremony or formality.
5. to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify.
–verb (used without object)
6. to become solemn; conduct oneself with solemnity.
Also, especially British, sol⋅em⋅nise.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME solempnise < ML sōlemnizāre, equiv. to L sōlemnis solemn + -izāre -ize

Related forms:
sol⋅em⋅ni⋅za⋅tion, noun
sol⋅em⋅niz⋅er, noun
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solemnise

verb
1. observe or perform with dignity or gravity; "The King solemnized this day of morning" [syn: solemnize] 
2. perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies [syn: solemnize] 
3. make solemn and grave; "This ceremony solemnized our hearts" [syn: solemnize] 
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