DIGNIFY


Meaning of DIGNIFY in English

-ī transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

Etymology: Middle French dignefier, dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus worthy + -ficare -fy — more at decent

1. : to invest with dignity or honor : make illustrious : give distinction to : exalt , ennoble

your worth will dignify our feast — Ben Jonson

2. : to confer dignity upon by changing name, appearance, or character

dignify a style with imagery

dignify thievery by calling it kleptomania

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