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SOLEMNIZE

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make solemn and grave

Example:

This ceremony solemnized our hearts

Synonyms:

solemnise; solemnize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "solemnize" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frames:

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Sense 2

Meaning:

Perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies

Synonyms:

solemnise; solemnize

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "solemnize" is one way to...):

marry; splice; tie; wed (perform a marriage ceremony)

Sentence frame:

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Derivation:

solemnization (the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Observe or perform with dignity or gravity

Example:

The King solemnized this day of morning

Synonyms:

solemnise; solemnize

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "solemnize" is one way to...):

celebrate; keep; observe (behave as expected during of holidays or rites)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

solemnization (the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual)

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