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marry vs solemnize

solemnize vs marry

marry and solemnize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
marry No No Yes No
solemnize No No Yes No
As verbs, solemnize is a hyponym of marry; that is, solemnize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than marry:
  • marry: perform a marriage ceremony
  • solemnize: perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
Other hyponyms of marry include solemnise.
marry (verb) solemnize (verb)
take in marriage; married make solemn and grave
perform a marriage ceremony observe or perform with dignity or gravity
perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
Difference between marry and solemnize

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