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View usage for: solemnize in British English or solemnise (ˈsɒləmˌnaɪz) verb (transitive)1. to celebrate or observe with rites or formal ceremonies, as a religious occasion 2. to celebrate or perform the ceremony of (marriage) 3. to make solemn or serious 4. to perform or hold (ceremonies, etc) in due manner Derived forms solemnization (ˌsolemniˈzation) or solemnisation (ˌsolemniˈsation) noun solemnizer (ˈsolemˌnizer) or solemniser (ˈsolemˌniser) noun solemnize in American English (ˈsɑləmˌnaɪz) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsolemˌnized or ˈsolemˌnizing1. to celebrate with formal ceremony or according to ritual 2. to perform the ceremony of (marriage, etc.) 3. to make solemn, or serious, grave, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈceleˌbrate Derived forms solemnization (ˌsolemniˈzation) noun solemnizer (ˈsolemˌnizer) noun Word origin ME solempnisen < OFr solemniser < ML(Ec) solemnizare < L sollemnis, solemn Synonyms of 'solemnize'celebrate, keep, perform, honour More Synonyms of solemnize Definition to celebrate or perform (a ceremony, esp. of marriage) Additional synonymsSynonyms observe, keep, solemnizeDefinition to give (someone) special praise, attention, or an award Two pioneering surgeons were honoured with the Nobel Prize. Synonyms acclaim, celebrate, praise, decorate, compliment, commemorate, dignify, commend, glorify, exalt, laud (literary), lionizeDefinition to observe (a religious festival) with rites or ceremonies My father never kept the Sabbath and I never did either. Synonyms honour, mark, respect, celebrate, observe, acknowledge, recognize, commemorate, ritualize, solemnize, perform- solely
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Additional synonymsDefinition to keep (a law or custom) We are observing Christmas quietly this year. Synonyms celebrate, keep, commemorate, mark, remember, participate in, solemnizeDefinition to carry out (an action) people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery Synonyms do, achieve, carry out, effect, complete, satisfy, observe, fulfil, accomplish, execute, bring about, pull off, act out, transact |