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solemnize

[sol-uhm-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

to perform the ceremony of (marriage).

to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner.

to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer.

to go through with ceremony or formality.

to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify.

verb (used without object)

to become solemn; conduct oneself with solemnity.

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Also, especially British, sol·em·nise.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English solempnise < Medieval Latin sōlemnizāre, equivalent to Latin sōlemnis solemn + -izāre -ize

Related forms

sol·em·ni·za·tion, noun

sol·em·niz·er, noun

un·sol·em·nized, adjective

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solemnize or solemnise (ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz)

—vb
1.	to celebrate or observe with rites or formal ceremonies, as a religious occasion
2.	to celebrate or perform the ceremony of (marriage)
3.	to make solemn or serious
4.	to perform or hold (ceremonies, etc) in due manner

solemnise or solemnise

—vb

solemni'zation or solemnise

—n

solemni'sation or solemnise

—n

'solemnizer or solemnise

—n

'solemniser or solemnise

—n

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"Of those who really love their sons, few know how to do it. Some spoil them when they are young, and then quarrel with them when they are grown up, for having been spoiled; some love them like mothers, and attend only to the bodily health and strength of the hopes of their family, solemnize his birthday, and rejoice, like the subjects of the Great Mogul, at the increase of his bulk: while others, minding, as they think, only essentials, take pains and pleasure to see in their heir, all their favourite weaknesses and imperfections."

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