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verb
- 1. make (something) seem worthy and impressive: "the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony"
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DIGNIFY definition: 1. to cause something to be respected and considered important 2. to cause something to be…. Learn more.
The meaning of DIGNIFY is to give distinction to : ennoble. How to use dignify in a sentence.
To dignify something means to make it impressive. Tragic literature dignifies sorrow and disaster. [VERB noun] The gatepost was dignified by the weathered brass plate of Dr Harcourt Sibley. [VERB noun] If you say that a particular reaction or description dignifies something you have a low opinion of, you mean that it makes it appear acceptable.
DIGNIFY meaning: 1. to cause something to be respected and considered important 2. to cause something to be…. Learn more.
Definition of dignify verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. dignify somebody/something to make somebody/something seem impressive. The mayor was there to dignify the celebrations. dignify something to make something appear important when it is not really. I'm not going to dignify his comments by reacting to them.
To confer dignity or honor on; give distinction to: dignified him with a title. 2. To raise the status of (something unworthy or lowly); make honorable: would not dignify the insulting question with a response.
To dignify is to grant nobility or respect to something. Dignifying raises the status of things. Dignity is a quality of honor and respect, so to dignify is to give greater respect and honor to something or someone.
To dignify something means to make it impressive. Tragic literature dignifies sorrow and disaster. If you say that a particular reaction or description dignifies something you have a low opinion of, you mean that it makes it appear acceptable. We won't dignify this kind of speculation with a comment. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
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DIGNIFY meaning: 1 : to cause (something) to have a more serious and important quality to give dignity or importance to (something); 2 : to treat (something or someone) with respect or seriousness that is not deserved
