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Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solemnized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Solemnizing}.] [Cf. F. solemniser,
sollemniser.]
1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according
to legal forms.
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Baptism to be administered in one place, and
marriage solemnized in another. --Hooker.
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2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
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Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
--Milton.
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3. To make grave, serious, and reverential.
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Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his
first look on Yarrow. --J. C.
Shairp.
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Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face,
looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. --L.
Wallace.
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Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, n.
Solemnization. [R.]
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Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's solemnize.
--Spenser.
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