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- [sol-uh m-nahyz]
- /ˈsɒl əmˌnaɪz/
- /ˈsɒl.əm.naɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sol-uh m-nahyz]
- /ˈsɒl əmˌnaɪz/
Definitions of solemnize word
- verb with object solemnize to perform the ceremony of (marriage). 1
- verb with object solemnize to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner. 1
- verb with object solemnize to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer. 1
- verb with object solemnize to go through with ceremony or formality. 1
- verb with object solemnize to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify. 1
- verb without object solemnize to become solemn; conduct oneself with solemnity. 1
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Origin of solemnize
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English solempnise < Medieval Latin sōlemnizāre, equivalent to Latin sōlemnis solemn + -izāre -ize
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Parts of speech for Solemnize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solemnize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
solemnize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solemnize
verb solemnize
- beat the drum — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
- blow off steam — water in the form of an invisible gas or vapor.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
- commemorate — To commemorate an important event or person means to remember them by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially-created object.
- drink to — to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
Top questions with solemnize
- how to solemnize your own marriage?
- what does solemnize mean?
- what does it mean to solemnize a marriage?
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