solemnize (Meaning)

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solemnize (v)

observe or perform with dignity or gravity

perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies

make solemn and grave

The couple solemnly solemnized their union with a sacred oath before the altar.
The judge solemnized the marriage ceremony with dignity and gravitas.
The ancient ritual was solemnized to commemorate the passing of a great leader.
The bishop solemnly solemnized the mass, blessing the congregation with holy water.
The peace treaty was solemnized with a formal signing ceremony witnessed by envoys from both nations.
The armistice was solemnized with a ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners of war.
The inauguration ceremony was solemnized with the reading of the oath of office and the raising of the national flag.
The christening was solemnized with the pouring of holy oil on the child's head and the blessing of the congregation.
The anniversary of the founding of the city was solemnized with a parade and a ceremony at the town square.
The funeral was solemnized with a procession to the cemetery and a reading of the eulogy over the deceased's grave.

observe or perform with dignity or gravity, perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies, make solemn and grave

commemorate, honor, praise, bless,consecrate, celebrate, sanctify,observe, keep, memorialize

violate, overlook, forget, overlook, neglect, disregard, disregard, ignore, neglect, ignore

The couple solemnly solemnized their union with a sacred oath before the altar.

The judge solemnized the marriage ceremony with dignity and gravitas.

The ancient ritual was solemnized to commemorate the passing of a great leader.

The bishop solemnly solemnized the mass, blessing the congregation with holy water.