The couple chose to solemnize their relationship in a secular ceremony, instead of having a wedding.
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Solemnize
Synonyms for "solemnize" (40 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (12)
Adjective(1 words)
ceremonial covenant
Verb(3 words)
Related words (20)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: administer communion, attend communion, attend mass, beat the drum, bless.
- Sentence evidence is available for solemnize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "solemnize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "solemnize"
Keep "solemnize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "solemnize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "solemnize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "solemnize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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7 total sentences available.
He now is gone to pꝛooue Coſmography, / And as I gueſſe, wil firſt ariue at Rome, / To ſee the Pope, and manner of his court, / And take ſome part of holy Peters feaſt, / That to this day is highly ſolemnizd.
Source: wiktionary
Saint Luke declaring how Peter ſtood vp in the midſt of his Diſciples, did thereby deliuer an vnchangeable rule, that whatſoeuer is done in the Church ought to be done in the midſt of the church, and therefore not Baptiſme to be adminiſtred in one place, Mariage ſolemnized in an other, […]
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[…] Upon the heads of all who ſate beneath, / Lords, Ladies, Captains, Councellors, or Prieſts, / Thir choice nobility and flower, not only / Of this but each Philiſtian City round / Met from all parts to ſolemnize this Feaſt.
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Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "solemnize"?
Closest matches include administer communion, attend communion, attend mass, beat the drum, bless.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "solemnize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.