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solemnize vs wed

wed vs solemnize

solemnize is not an adjective while wed is an adjective.

solemnize and wed both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solemnize No No Yes No
wed No Yes Yes No
As verbs, wed is a hypernym of solemnize; that is, wed is a word with a broader meaning than solemnize:
  • solemnize: perform (the wedding ceremony) with proper ceremonies
  • wed: perform a marriage ceremony
Other hypernyms of solemnize include marry, splice, tie.
solemnize (adjective) wed (adjective)
having been taken in marriage
solemnize (verb) wed (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 wed

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