solemnise meaning

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solemnise (verb): observe or perform with dignity or gravity.

Spelling: solemnise (British) · solemnize (American)

solemnise has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

solemnise as a verb

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

    Synonyms: solemnize

    Type of: observe

    Related forms: solemnisation

  2. perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies

    Synonyms: solemnize

    Type of: marry

    Related forms: solemnisation

  3. make solemn and grave
    • This ceremony solemnized our hearts

    Synonyms: solemnize

    Type of: change

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in SE · 9-letter words

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