solemnize

• Feierlich oder mit zeremonieller Würde begehen, insbesondere eine offizielle Zeremonie wie eine Trauung vollziehen oder eine Ehe feierlich schließen.

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

1. Perform with dignityC1formal

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

   Feierlich begehen

   • 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.

   Synonymecelebratecommemorateconductconsecratehallowobserveperform

2. Perform a weddingC1formal

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

   Eine Trauung vollziehen

   • 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.

   Synonymecelebrateconductmarryofficiateperformunitewed

3. Make seriousC2formal

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

   Feierlich machen

   • 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.

   Antonymejokelightentrivialize