Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dignify
verb
/ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To make something seem worthy or important.
Examples
- She tried to dignify her friend’s achievements by celebrating them.
- The ceremony was designed to dignify the hard work of the volunteers.
- He wanted to dignify the conversation by speaking respectfully.
Meaning
Dignify suggests enhancing the status of something or giving it importance, often elevating it from a mundane or trivial state.
Synonyms
- elevate
- honor
- exalt
- ennoble
