sol|em|nize

sol|em|nize
sol|em|nize «SOL uhm nyz», verb, -nized, -niz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to observe with ceremonies: »

Christian churches solemnize the resurrection of Christ at Easter.

2. to hold or perform (a ceremony or service): »

The marriage was solemnized in the cathedral.

3. to make serious or grave.
–v.i.
to speak or meditate solemnly.

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  • sol·em·nize — …   Useful english dictionary

  • nize — ad·o·nize; ag·nize; ag·o·nize; al·bu·mi·nize; alu·mi·nize; an·tag·o·nize; at·ti·tu·di·nize; bi·tu·mi·nize; bot·a·nize; cin·cho·nize; col·o·nize; com·mu·nize; cy·a·nize; de eth·a·nize; de·pro·pa·nize; div·i·nize; ef·fem·i·nize; epiph·a·nize;… …   English syllables

  • sol — ab·sol·vi·tor; ace·to·sol·u·ble; aero·sol; aero·sol·i·za·tion; aero·sol·ize; al·co·sol; chry·sol·i·na; chry·sol·o·phus; con·sol; con·sol·a·ble; con·sol·i·da·tion·ist; con·sol·ing·ly; cor·ti·sol; cre·o·sol; cre·sol; dis·sol·u·bil·i·ty;… …   English syllables

  • solemnize — sol·em·nize …   English syllables

  • solemnize — sol•em•nize [[t]ˈsɒl əmˌnaɪz[/t]] v. nized, niz•ing 1) to go through or observe with ceremony or formality 2) to perform the ceremony of (marriage) 3) to render solemn; dignify 4) to act or speak with solemnity • Etymology: 1350–1400 sol… …   From formal English to slang

  • solemnize — sol|em|nize also solemnise BrE [ˈsɔləmnaız US ˈsa: ] v solemnize a marriage formal to perform a wedding ceremony in a church …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • EM — EM; Em; em·a·gram; em·a·nant; em·a·nate; em·a·na·tion; em·a·na·tion·ism; em·a·na·tion·ist; em·a·na·tive; em·a·na·tor; em·a·na·tory; em·a·nom·e·ter; em·ba·dom·o·nas; em·bale; em·ball; em·bal·lo·nu·ri·dae; em·balm; em·balm·er; em·balm·ment;… …   English syllables

  • Solemnize — Sol em*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solemnized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Solemnizing}.] [Cf. F. solemniser, sollemniser.] 1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms. [1913 Webster] Baptism to be administered in one place,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Solemnize — Sol em*nize, n. Solemnization. [R.] [1913 Webster] Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock s solemnize. Spenser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Solemnized — Solemnize Sol em*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solemnized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Solemnizing}.] [Cf. F. solemniser, sollemniser.] 1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms. [1913 Webster] Baptism to be administered in… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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