solemnifyv.
/sɒˈlɛmnɪfʌɪ/ transitive. To make solemn. Also reflexive.
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the mind > emotion > suffering > dejection > melancholy > seriousness or solemnity > be serious towards [verb (transitive)] > make serious or solemn
soberize1707
sober1726
solemnize1726
solemnify1780
the mind > emotion > suffering > dejection > melancholy > seriousness or solemnity > make solemn [verb (reflexive)]
solemnify1885
1780 J. Mainwaring Serm. Several Occas. p. xxv Some divines delight to sadden and solemnify their sermons with Scripture passages.
1882 L. C. Lillie Prudence 79 Solemnified by the silent hidden presences.
1885 G. Meredith Diana of Crossways III. ix. 164 Mr. Sullivan Smith had solemnified himself to proffer a sober petition.
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