01 v. t. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.
imp. & p. p.
Solemnized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Solemnizing
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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.” — Hooker.
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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.” — Milton.
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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.