Defn: A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
SOLEMNIZATE
So*lem"ni*zate, v. t.
Defn: To solemnize; as, to solemnizate matrimony. [R.] Bp. Burnet.
SOLEMNIZATION
Sol`em*ni*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. solemnisation, solennisation.]
Defn: The act of solemnizing; celebration; as, the solemnization of a marriage.
SOLEMNIZE
Sol"em*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solemnized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Solemnizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. solemniser, sollemniser.]
1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms. Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage solemnized in another. Hooker.
2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate. Their choice nobility and flowers . . . Met from all parts to solemnize this feast. Milton.
3. To make grave, serious, and reverential.
Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his first look on
Yarrow. J. C. Shairp.
Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face, looked towards
Jerusalem . . . and prayed. L. Wallace.
SOLEMNIZE
Sol"em*nize, n.