*solemnize*

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage solemnized in another. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to celebrate. [ 1913 Webster ]

Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
Met from all parts to solemnize this feast. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To make grave, serious, and reverential. [ 1913 Webster ]

Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this his first look on Yarrow. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed. L. Wallace. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who solemnizes. [ 1913 Webster ]