solemnize

One entry found for solemnize.

Main Entry: sol·em·nize
Pronunciation: 'sä-l&m-"nIz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -nized; -niz·ing
transitive verb
1 : to observe or honor with solemnity
2 : to perform with pomp or ceremony; especially : to celebrate (a marriage) with religious rites
3 : to make solemn : DIGNIFY
intransitive verb : to speak or act with solemnity
- sol·em·ni·za·tion /'sä-l&m-n&-'zA-sh&n/ noun