Solemnify
verb (used with object), solemnified, solemnifying.
1.
to make solemn:
to solemnify an occasion with hymns and prayers.
verb -fies, -fying, -fied
1.
(transitive) to make serious or grave
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noun, plural solemnities. 1. the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral. 2. Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality: the solemnities of Easter. 3. Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid. noun (pl) -ties 1. the state or quality of […]
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verb (used with object), solemnized, solemnizing. 1. to perform the ceremony of (marriage). 2. to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner. 3. to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer. 4. to go through with ceremony or formality. 5. to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify. […]
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verb (used with object), solemnized, solemnizing. 1. to perform the ceremony of (marriage). 2. to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner. 3. to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer. 4. to go through with ceremony or formality. 5. to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify. […]
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verb (used with object), solemnized, solemnizing. 1. to perform the ceremony of (marriage). 2. to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner. 3. to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer. 4. to go through with ceremony or formality. 5. to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify. […]
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