Solemnize
verb
To make something official or formal, especially a marriage, through a special ceremony or ritual.
They decided to solemnize their marriage in a small church ceremony.
Often appears as...
- solemnize a marriage
- solemnize a vow
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To mark with a formal ceremony or observance.
The country solemnized the hero's return with a parade.
Often appears as...
- solemnize a ceremony
- solemnize a commemoration
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make something official or formal, especially a marriage, through a special ceremony or ritual.
They decided to solemnize their marriage in a small church ceremony.
Often appears as...
- solemnize a marriage
- solemnize a vow
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To mark with a formal ceremony or observance.
The country solemnized the hero's return with a parade.
Often appears as...
- solemnize a ceremony
- solemnize a commemoration
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Focus
Use 'solemnize' mainly when discussing the official recognition or celebration of a marriage.
The couple had a judge solemnize their wedding outdoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Importance
'Solemnize' implies a level of seriousness and formality within an event.
They chose to solemnize their partnership with gravity and respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Informal
Avoid using 'solemnize' for casual or informal occasions; it suggests a dignified procedure.
The mayor will solemnize the opening of the new library.
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Focus
Use 'solemnize' mainly when discussing the official recognition or celebration of a marriage.
The couple had a judge solemnize their wedding outdoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Importance
'Solemnize' implies a level of seriousness and formality within an event.
They chose to solemnize their partnership with gravity and respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Informal
Avoid using 'solemnize' for casual or informal occasions; it suggests a dignified procedure.
The mayor will solemnize the opening of the new library.
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Focus
Use 'solemnize' mainly when discussing the official recognition or celebration of a marriage.
The couple had a judge solemnize their wedding outdoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Importance
'Solemnize' implies a level of seriousness and formality within an event.
They chose to solemnize their partnership with gravity and respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Informal
Avoid using 'solemnize' for casual or informal occasions; it suggests a dignified procedure.
The mayor will solemnize the opening of the new library.
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Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them.
Example 1 of 1
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