DIGNIFY


Meaning of DIGNIFY in English

■ verb ( dignifies , ~ing , dignified ) make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

↘give an impressive name to (someone or something unworthy of it).

Origin

ME: from OFr. dignefier , from late L. dignificare , from L. dignus 'worthy'.

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