Found 2 items, similar to solemnize.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: solemnize solemnize v 1: observe or perform with dignity or gravity; “The King solemnized this day of morning” [syn: solemnise] 2: perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies [syn: solemnise] 3: make solemn and grave; “This ceremony solemnized our hearts” [syn: solemnise]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Solemnize Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solemnized; p. pr. & vb. n. Solemnizing.] [Cf. F. solemniser, sollemniser.] 1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms. [1913 Webster] Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage solemnized in another. --Hooker. [1913 Webster] 2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate. [1913 Webster] Their choice nobility and flowers . . . Met from all parts to solemnize this feast. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. To make grave, serious, and reverential. [1913 Webster] Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his first look on Yarrow. --J. C. Shairp. [1913 Webster] Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. --L. Wallace. [1913 Webster] Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, n. Solemnization. [R.] [1913 Webster] Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's solemnize. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]