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Word of the day: Solemnize
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In an age where AI and Donald Trump have left many doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster has revealed 2023’s most looked-up word. Photo: Pexels
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Today’s word of the day is:
Solemnize
Solemnize: Verb- to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies.
Pronunciation: [ sol–uhm-nahyz ]
Solemnize is equivalent to Latin sollemnis, meaning both “common, established” and “consecrated, holy.” Sollemnis may be connected to sollus, “whole,” the source of solicit and the Word of the Day insouciant, but not all linguists agree. Solemnize was first recorded in English in the late 14th century.
Example: The newlyweds solemnized their marriage by exchanging vows they had written themselves.
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