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solemnize

verb (UK usually solemnise)
 
 
/ˈsɒl.əm.naɪz/ US  /ˈsɑː.ləm-/ specialized

Definition

solemnize a marriage to perform the official marriage ceremony, especially as part of a religious ceremony in a churchRelating to weddings solemnization (UK usually solemnisation)
 
 
/ˌsɒl.əm.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US  /ˌsɑː.ləm.nəˈ-/ noun [U]
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