Solemnizing

1 definition found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Solemnize \Sol"em*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solemnized}; p.
     pr. & vb. n. {Solemnizing}.] [Cf. F. solemniser,
     sollemniser.]
     1. To perform with solemn or ritual ceremonies, or according
        to legal forms.
        [1913 Webster]


  
              Baptism to be administered in one place, and
              marriage solemnized in another.       --Hooker.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
              Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
                                                    --Milton.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. To make grave, serious, and reverential.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his
              first look on Yarrow.                 --J. C.
                                                    Shairp.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face,
              looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. --L.
                                                    Wallace.
        [1913 Webster]