solemnize

Speech parts

1. solemnize - Noun

2. solemnize - Verb

Meaning

To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.

To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.

Solemnization.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

solemnise mark fete keep hold consecrate revel hallow jubilate perform marked conduct recognize honor observe
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Antonyms

shame condemn denounce disgrace dishonor humiliate
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Hypernyms

change keep marry observe tie celebrate

Derivatives

solemnized solemnizing

Examples

I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them. Colin Powell

This ceremony solemnized our hearts Source: Internet

The King solemnized this day of morning Source: Internet

Authority to solemnize marriage A large number of people seeking ULC Ordination do so in order to be able to legally officiate at weddings or perform other spiritual rites. Source: Internet

Courts in New York, North Carolina, and Virginia have ruled that, under applicable state law, ULC ministers are not authorized to solemnize marriages and a marriage at which a ULC minister officiated therefore is not valid. Source: Internet

Florida is one of three states (Maine and South Carolina are the others) where a notary public can solemnize the rites of matrimony (perform a marriage ceremony). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

solemnizable solemnizate solemnization solemnizer solemnly solemnness