What does dignify mean?
Dignify means (transitive) To invest with dignity or honour..
Dignify
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To invest with dignity or honour..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.
- (transitive) To give distinction to.
- (transitive) To exalt in rank.
- (transitive, chiefly in the negative) To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging.
Example Sentences
Your worth will dignify our feast.
Or, when more deeply moved, he would exclaim-- "As noble thoughts the inward being grace, So noble whiskers dignify the face."
I will not dignify that comment with a response.
Synonyms for dignify
Antonyms for dignify
Related Words
Word Forms
- dignifies
- dignifying
- dignified
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dignify?
Common synonyms include honor, illustrate, aggrandize, applaud.
What is the opposite of dignify?
Possible antonyms include mortify, shame, demean, humiliate.
How do you use dignify in a sentence?
Your worth will dignify our feast.
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