v.
Pronunciation: ' dig-n ə - ˌ f ī
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing
Etymology: Middle English dignifien, from Middle French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus worthy ― more at DECENT
Date: 15th century
1 : to give distinction to : ENNOBLE
2 : to confer dignity upon also : to give undue attention or status to <won't dignify that remark with a reply>