solemnizing Definition

solemnize
solemnise
verb solemnized, solemnizing

1. To celebrate (a religious event) with rites.
2. To perform (especially a marriage) with a formal or religious ceremony.

Thesaurus: consecrate, sanctify, bless, honour, commemorate, dignify.
3. To make something solemn.

Derivative: solemnization
noun

Etymology: 14c: as solempnise, from Latin sollemnis; see solemn.