solemnize Definition
- 1perform (a ceremony, especially a religious one) with due rites and solemnity
- 2make solemn or serious
Using solemnize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "solemnize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The priest solemnized the wedding ceremony.
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The graduation ceremony was solemnized with speeches and music.
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The team captain solemnized the victory with a speech.
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The president solemnized the national day with a wreath-laying ceremony.
solemnize Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with solemnize
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The couple asked their pastor to solemnize their marriage.
make an occasion serious and dignified by performing it with due rites and solemnity
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The opening ceremony of the Olympics was solemnized with a parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic flame.
make a vow or promise serious and binding by performing it with due rites and solemnity
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The new members of the organization solemnized their vow to uphold its principles and values.
Origins of solemnize
from Old French 'solemniser', from Latin 'sōlemnizāre', from 'sōlemnis', meaning 'religious observance'
Summary: solemnize in Brief
The verb 'solemnize' [ˈsɑːləmaɪz] means to perform a ceremony, especially a religious one, with due rites and solemnity. It can also mean to make something solemn or serious. Examples include 'The priest solemnized the wedding ceremony' and 'The graduation ceremony was solemnized with speeches and music.' Phrases like 'solemnize a marriage' and 'solemnize an occasion' denote making something serious and dignified by performing it with due rites and solemnity.
