The Collaborative International Dictionary
Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solemnized; p. pr. & vb. n. Solemnizing.] [Cf. F. solemniser, sollemniser.]
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To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.
Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage solemnized in another.
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To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
Their choice nobility and flowers . . . Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
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To make grave, serious, and reverential.
Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his first look on Yarrow.
--J. C. Shairp.Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed.
--L. Wallace.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of solemnize English)
Usage examples of "solemnizing".
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of bravery in the infamy of his nature.
The sight of the awful and majestic in nature had indeed always the effect of solemnizing my mind, and causing me to forget the passing cares of life.