solemnize

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Célébrer avec solennité

   • 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.

   Synonymescelebratecommemorateconductconsecratehallowobserveperform

2. Perform a weddingC1formal

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

   célébrer un mariage

   • 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.

   Synonymescelebrateconductmarryofficiateperformunitewed

3. Make seriousC2formal

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

   rendre solennel

   • 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.

   Antonymesjokelightentrivialize