solemnify, v.
(sɒˈlɛmnɪfaɪ)
[f. as prec. + -ify.]
trans. To make solemn. Also refl.
| 1780 J. Mainwaring Sermons on Several Occasions 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 III. ix. 164 Mr. Sullivan Smith had solemnified himself to proffer a sober petition. |