funeralize

/fʌnɪəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to hold a funeral for someone or something, typically to express mourning or respect

“The family chose to funeralize their loved one with a private ceremony.”

2. verb

to give a formal or official burial to something, such as a ship or a building, in a ceremonial manner

“The town held a ceremony to funeralize the old, abandoned lighthouse.”

3. verb

to make something seem solemn or dignified

“The poet’s words helped to funeralize the tragic event.”

4. verb

to bury or conceal something, such as a problem or a secret

“The company tried to funeralize the scandal by hiring a PR expert.”

Synonyms

  • bury
  • commemorate
  • inter
  • mourn

Antonyms

  • celebrate
  • honor