English verb: solemnize | |||
1. | solemnize (social) observe or perform with dignity or gravity | ||
Samples | The King solemnized this day of morning. | ||
Synonyms | solemnise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | celebrate, keep, observe | ||
2. | solemnize (social) perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies | ||
Synonyms | solemnise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | marry, splice, tie, wed | ||
3. | solemnize (change) make solemn and grave | ||
Samples | This ceremony solemnized our hearts. | ||
Synonyms | solemnise | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||