solemnize
verb
sol·em·nize
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solemnized;
solemnizing
Definition of solemnize
1
: to observe or honor with solemnity
2
: to perform with pomp or ceremony
especially
: to celebrate (a marriage) with religious rites
: to speak or act with solemnity
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Other Words from solemnize
solemnization
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noun
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noun
Examples of solemnize in a Sentence
The priest solemnized their marriage.
Recent Examples on the Web
According to custom in these conservative Hindu communities, while weddings are often solemnized at very young ages, a bride typically is sent to live with her husband’s family and consummate the union in her teens. — Author: Shashank Bengali, Anchorage Daily News, "In India, ‘child marriage is like a disease’," 24 June 2018 Paper can also help us with solemnizing our transactions — making them official. — David Scharfenberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Paper checks forever?," 21 Apr. 2018 There is no marker to solemnize the death of the Spurs' unmatched dynasty: RIP 1997-2017. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "No Leonard equals big problems for Spurs at Golden State," 11 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'solemnize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for solemnize
solemnize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of solemnize
formal
: to mark or celebrate (something) officially or formally especially with a religious ceremony
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