HyperDic: solemnize

English > 3 senses of the word solemnize:
VERBsocialsolemnize, solemniseobserve or perform with dignity or gravity
socialsolemnize, solemniseperform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
changesolemnize, solemnisemake solemn and grave
English > solemnize: 3 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningobserve or perform with dignity or gravity.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"The King solemnized this day of morning"
Synonymsolemnise
Broaderobserve, celebrate, keepBehave as expected during of holidays or rites
Spanishsolemnizar
Nounssolemnizationthe public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
English > solemnize: 3 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningPerform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsolemnise
Broadermarry, wed, tie, splicePerform a marriage ceremony
Nounssolemnizationthe public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
English > solemnize: 3 senses > verb 3, change
Meaningmake solemn and grave.
PatternSomething ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Example"This ceremony solemnized our hearts"
Synonymsolemnise
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Spanishsolemnizar

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