solemnise

solemnise
verb
1. observe or perform with dignity or gravity
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The King solemnized this day of morning

Syn: ↑solemnize
Derivationally related forms: ↑solemnisation, ↑solemnization (for: ↑solemnize)
Hypernyms: ↑observe, ↑celebrate, ↑keep
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

2. perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
Syn: ↑solemnize
Derivationally related forms: ↑solemnisation, ↑solemnization (for: ↑solemnize)
Hypernyms: ↑marry, ↑wed, ↑tie, ↑splice
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

3. make solemn and grave
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This ceremony solemnized our hearts

Syn: ↑solemnize
Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alter, ↑modify
Verb Frames:
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Something ——s somebody

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Something ——s something


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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