solemnize

A verb meaning to perform or celebrate a formal ceremony, especially a wedding, in a serious and dignified manner.

ruГлагол, означающий проводить или отмечать официальную церемонию, особенно свадьбу, торжественно и с достоинством.esVerbo que significa celebrar o llevar a cabo una ceremonia oficial, especialmente una boda, de manera solemne y con dignidad; también puede referirse a dar carácter sagrado o formal a un acto o acontecimiento.frVerbe signifiant accomplir ou célébrer officiellement une cérémonie, en particulier un mariage, avec solennité et dignité, ou conférer un caractère sacré et formel à un acte ou un événement.deFeierlich oder mit zeremonieller Würde begehen, insbesondere eine offizielle Zeremonie wie eine Trauung vollziehen oder eine Ehe feierlich schließen.ptVerbo que significa realizar ou celebrar uma cerimônia oficial, especialmente um casamento, de maneira solene e com dignidade.zh动词，指以庄重、正式的方式举行或主持仪式，尤指婚礼。arفعل يعني إقامة مراسم رسمية أو دينية، وخاصة مراسم الزواج، أو الاحتفال بها بطريقة مهيبة ووقورة.

1. Perform with dignity C1 formal

   To observe or carry out a ceremony or event with formal dignity and gravity.

   • The priest solemnized the marriage ceremony in the cathedral.
   • The nation solemnized the anniversary of its independence.
   • They solemnized the treaty signing with a grand ceremony.

   ruТоржественно отмечатьesCelebrar con solemnidadfrCélébrer avec solennitédeFeierlich begehenptCelebrar com solenidadezh庄严举行arإقامة الشعائر بجلال

   Synonyme: celebratecommemorateconductconsecratehallowobserveperform

2. Perform a wedding C1 formal

   To officiate or conduct a wedding ceremony with the proper formalities and rites.

   • The judge was authorized to solemnize marriages in the courthouse.
   • They asked their friend, a minister, to solemnize their union.
   • The couple chose a scenic location to solemnize their vows.

   ruПроводить церемонию бракосочетанияesCelebrar o solemnizar un matrimoniofrcélébrer un mariagedeEine Trauung vollziehenptCelebrar o casamentozh举行婚礼arإجراء عقد الزواج

   Synonyme: celebrateconductmarryofficiateperformunitewed

3. Make serious C2 formal

   To make something more serious, grave, or solemn in character.

   • The tragic news solemnized the atmosphere in the room.
   • His expression solemnized as he delivered the eulogy.
   • The event solemnized the mood of the entire gathering.

   ruПридать торжественностьessolemnizarfrrendre solenneldeFeierlich machenptTornar solenezh使严肃arإضفاء الجدية

   Antonyme: jokelightentrivialize

• solemnized past participle
• solemnized past simple
• solemnizing present participle
• solemnizes third person singular