Definitions for: Dignify


[v] raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer"
[v] confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dig"ni*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. d??nificare; L.
dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See
Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give
distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.

Your worth will dignity our feast. --B. Jonson.

Syn: To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate;
adorn; ennoble.

Synonyms: ennoble

See Also: elevate, honor, honour, lift, raise, reward

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