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

\Sol"em*nize\, n.
Solemnization. [R.]
      Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's solemnize.
                                               --Spenser.