solemnise

• Verbo que significa celebrar o llevar a cabo una ceremonia oficial, especialmente una boda, o dar a algo un carácter solemne y formal.

A verb meaning to perform or celebrate a formal ceremony, especially a wedding, or to make something serious and formal.

1. Perform with dignityC1formalbritish

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

   Celebrar con solemnidad

   • The priest solemnised the marriage ceremony in the cathedral.
   • The memorial service was solemnised with great respect.
   • They solemnised the treaty signing with a formal ceremony.

   Sinónimoscelebratecommemorateconsecrateformalizeobserve

2. Perform a weddingC1formalbritish

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

   Celebrar un matrimonio

   • The judge was authorised to solemnise marriages in the courthouse.
   • They asked their family friend to solemnise their wedding.
   • The couple chose a beautiful garden to solemnise their union.

   Sinónimosadministercelebrateconductformalizeofficiateperform

3. Make serious or graveC2formalbritish

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

   solemnizar

   • The news solemnised the atmosphere in the room.
   • His expression solemnised as he delivered the announcement.
   • The occasion was solemnised by the presence of the dignitaries.

   Sinónimosdignifyelevateexaltsober

   Antónimosjokelightentrivialize