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sol⋅em⋅nize

  [sol-uhm-nahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
Use solemnize 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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sol·em·nize   (sŏl'əm-nīz')   
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.

sol'em·ni·za'tion (-nĭ-zā'shən) n.
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