Definition of "solemnise" []

• Alternative spelling of solemnize. (verb)

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• "The Scottish government is clear that, whatever the way forward, faith groups and their celebrants should not be obliged to solemnise same sex marriages."
• "Since bigamous marriages are null and void, any islamic ceremony purporting to solemnise such a thing could dodge the rule of the law."
• "“And hence it is that these clan communites and hundreds solemnise sacrifices, in connection with which they hold large gatherings, and thereby not only pay honour to the gods, but also provide for themselves holiday and amusement” (R. Williams)."