Verb: solemnize 'só-lum,nIz
- Perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
"The priest solemnized the marriage in the ancient cathedral";
- solemnise [Brit]
- Observe or perform with dignity or gravity
"The King solemnized this day of mourning";
- solemnise [Brit]
- Make solemn and grave
"This ceremony solemnized our hearts";
- solemnise [Brit]
Derived forms: solemnized, solemnizes, solemnizing
Type of: alter, celebrate, change, keep, marry, modify, observe, splice [informal], tie, wed