Synonyms for solemnize
ˈsɒl əmˌnaɪzsol·em·nize

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1. solemnize

   To celebrate any event or occasion is to make some demonstration of respect or rejoicing because of or in memory of it, or to perform such public rites or ceremonies as it properly demands. We celebrate the birth, commemorate the death of one beloved or honored. We celebrate a national anniversary with music and song, with firing of guns and ringing of bells; we commemorate by any solemn and thoughtful service, or by a monument or other enduring memorial. We keep the Sabbath, solemnize a marriage, observe an anniversary; we celebrate or observe the Lord's Supper in which believers commemorate the sufferings and death of Christ.

   Synonyms:
   celebrate, commemorate, keep, observe

   Antonyms:
   contemn, despise, dishonor, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, profane, violate

   Preposition:
   We celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies; the victory was celebrated by the people, with rejoicing.

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1. solemnize, solemniseverb

   observe or perform with dignity or gravity

   "The King solemnized this day of morning"

   Synonyms:
   solemnise

2. solemnize, solemniseverb

   perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies

   Synonyms:
   solemnise

3. solemnize, solemniseverb

   make solemn and grave

   "This ceremony solemnized our hearts"

   Synonyms:
   solemnise

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Marry
   • Observe

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1. solemnizeverb

   Synonyms:
   celebrate (with solemn ceremonies), commemorate, observe, do honor to, honor, keep

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1. List of paraphrases for "solemnize":

   celebrate

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