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