Dignify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dignify is a verb meaning (transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.
Meaning
(transitive) To invest with dignity or honour.
More Meanings
- (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.
I will not dignify that comment with a response.
Or, when more deeply moved, he would exclaim-- "As noble thoughts the inward being grace, So noble whiskers dignify the face."
Word Forms
- dignifies
- dignifying
- dignified
Synonyms for dignify
Depending on context, synonyms include honor, illustrate, aggrandize, applaud, enthrone, appraise.
Antonyms for dignify
Common opposites include mortify, shame, demean, humiliate, abase, debase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ennoble, entitle, grace, illustrate, elevate, honest.
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