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Webster 1913 Edition
Solemnize
Sol′em-nize
,Verb.
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.
Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage
solemnized
in another. Hooker.
2.
To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
Met from all parts to
Met from all parts to
solemnize
this feast. Milton.
3.
To make grave, serious, and reverential.
Wordsworth was
solemnizzed
and elevated by this his first look on Yarrow. J. C. Shairp.
Every Israelite . . . arose,
solemnized
his face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. L. Wallace.
Sol′em-nize
,Noun.
Solemnization.
[R.]
Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock’s
solemnize
. Spenser.
Webster 1828 Edition
Solemnize
SOL'EMNIZE
, v.t.1.
To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate; as, to solemnize the birth of Christ. Their choice nobility and flow'r met from all parts to solemnize this feast.2.
To perform with ritual ceremonies and respect, or according to legal forms; as, to solemnize a marriage.3.
To peform religiouly once a year.4.
To make grave, serious and reverential; as, to solemnize the mind for the duties of the sanctuary. [This use of the word is well authorized in the United States.]Definition 2024
solemnize
solemnize
English
Alternative forms
- solemnise (UK)
Verb
solemnize (third-person singular simple present solemnizes, present participle solemnizing, simple past and past participle solemnized)
- (transitive, US) To make solemn, or official, through ceremony or legal act.
- The couple chose to solemnize their relationship in a secular ceremony, instead of having a wedding.
- Hooker
- Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage solemnized in another.
- Milton
- Their choice nobility and flowers […] / Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
- To make grave, serious, and reverential.
- J. C. Shairp
- Wordsworth was solemnized and elevated by this his first look on Yarrow.
- L. Wallace
- Every Israelite […] arose, solemnized his face, looked towards Jerusalem […] and prayed.
- J. C. Shairp