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solemnize, v.
(solemnized, solemnizes, solemnizing)

make solemn and grave
<verb.change>

solemnise solemnize

sample sentences

"This ceremony solemnized our hearts"

verb frames

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semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
<verb.social>

solemnise solemnize

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

marry, wed, tie, splice

observe or perform with dignity or gravity
<verb.social>

solemnise solemnize

sample sentences

"The King solemnized this day of morning"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

celebrate, observe, keep