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Complete Definition of "dignify"

English

Etymology
From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare; Latin dignus (worthy) + ficare (in comp.), facere (to make). See Deign, and Fact.

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
to dignify (dignified, dignifying)

  1. to invest with dignity or honour
  2. to give distinction to
  3. to exalt in rank
  4. to honor.

#:Your worth will dignify our feast. - B. Jonson.

Synonyms
exalt
elevate
prefer
advance
honor
illustrate
adorn
ennoble

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