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solemnize
sol·em·nize
[
sólləm nz
]
(
past and past participle
sol·em·nized
,
present participle
sol·em·niz·ing
,
3rd person present singular
sol·em·niz·es
)
verb
Definition:
1.
transitive verb
celebrate with ceremony:
to observe an event or occasion with ceremony or formality
2.
transitive verb
perform a marriage ceremony:
to celebrate a marriage with a religious ceremony
3.
transitive verb
make dignified:
to bring dignity or formality to something
4.
intransitive verb
speak solemnly:
to speak or reflect with great seriousness
sol·em·ni·za·tion
[
sòlləmni záysh'n
]
noun
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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sol·em·ni·za·tion [ sòlləmni záysh'n ] noun
