celebrate vs solemnise
solemnise vs celebratecelebrate and solemnise both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| celebrate | No | No | Yes | No |
| solemnise | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
solemnise is a hyponym of
celebrate; that is, solemnise is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
celebrate:
- celebrate: behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- solemnise: observe or perform with dignity or gravity
| celebrate (verb) | solemnise (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a celebration | make solemn and grave |
| behave as expected during of holidays or rites | observe or perform with dignity or gravity |
| assign great social importance to | perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies |
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