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solemnize vs marry

marry vs solemnize

solemnize and marry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solemnize No No Yes No
marry No No Yes No
As verbs, marry is a hypernym of solemnize; that is, marry is a word with a broader meaning than solemnize:
  • solemnize: perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
  • marry: perform a marriage ceremony
Other hypernyms of solemnize include splice, tie, wed.
solemnize (verb) marry (verb)
make solemn and grave take in marriage; married
observe or perform with dignity or gravity perform a marriage ceremony
perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
Difference between solemnize and marry

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