Solemnizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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solemnizing

 

[ หˆsษ’lษ™mnaษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

marriage ceremony

Solemnizing refers to the formal act of performing a marriage ceremony. It often involves the officiant conducting the rites that legally bind two individuals in marriage. The term can also apply to any formal procedure that is executed with seriousness and dignity.

Synonyms

ceremonialize, formalize

Examples of usage

  • They are solemnizing their vows in a beautiful chapel.
  • The judge is responsible for solemnizing the marriages in this jurisdiction.
  • We will be solemnizing our relationship during the ceremony.
  • Solemnizing the occasion made it more meaningful for the couple.

Translations

Translations of the word "solemnizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celebrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคฐเฅ‹เคน เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feierlich gestalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merayakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพั‡ะธัั‚ะพ ัะฒัั‚ะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczystoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„€ๅผใ‚’่กŒใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉlรฉbrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celebrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi olarak kutlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ–‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oslavovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ„้‡ไธพ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะตะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlik keรงirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celebrar

Etymology

The word 'solemnizing' originates from the Middle English term 'solemnisen,' which derives from the Latin 'sollemnis', meaning 'ceremonial' or 'observed on a particular occasion.' It evolved through the influence of Old French, particularly the term 'solemnisier', which also carries the connotation of conducting a ceremony with gravity and dignity. Over time, the usage of 'solemnizing' became closely associated with weddings and formal rituals that require a level of seriousness and are often sanctioned by a legal authority or religious institution. In many cultures, solemnizing a marriage signifies not just the union of two individuals, but also the acknowledgment of their commitment by the community and adherence to societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,438, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.