Solemnized: meaning, definitions and examples
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solemnized
[ ˈsɑːləmnaɪz ]
wedding ceremony
To solemnize means to perform a ceremony with formal or ritualistic behavior, especially a wedding ceremony.
Synonyms
celebrate, conduct, officiate.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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solemnized |
This term is often used in formal or legal contexts, particularly in relation to religious or official ceremonies like marriages.
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celebrate |
This word is suitable for joyful and festive occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
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officiate |
Used when someone is performing official duties, often in a ceremonial context like weddings, sports events, or religious services.
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conduct |
This term applies to leading or organizing an event, meeting, or investigation in a formal or controlled setting.
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Examples of usage
- The priest solemnized the marriage of the couple.
- The officiant solemnized the union of the two families.
Translations
Translations of the word "solemnized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 celebrado
🇮🇳 मना
🇩🇪 gefeiert
🇮🇩 dirayakan
🇺🇦 відзначений
🇵🇱 uroczyście obchodzony
🇯🇵 祝われた
🇫🇷 célébré
🇪🇸 solemnizado
🇹🇷 kutlanmış
🇰🇷 기념된
🇸🇦 احتفل
🇨🇿 slavený
🇸🇰 slávený
🇨🇳 庆祝
🇸🇮 praznovan
🇮🇸 haldið hátíðlegt
🇰🇿 атап өтілген
🇬🇪 აღნიშნული
🇦🇿 qeyd edildi
🇲🇽 solemnizado
Etymology
The word 'solemnize' originated from the Latin word 'solemnizare', which means to celebrate or observe with formal ceremony. It has been used in English since the late 16th century and is commonly associated with the formalization of significant events, particularly weddings and religious ceremonies.
See also: solemn, solemnity, solemnly, solemnness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,145, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25142 meshing
- 25143 viscount
- 25144 absolutist
- 25145 solemnized
- 25146 detonated
- 25147 sacerdotal
- 25148 maligned
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