Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dignar-se

verb
dee-ghnar-se
Definition
To deem worthy; to deign.
Examples
  • Ela se dignou a visitar os doentes na final da competição.
  • Ele não se dignou a responder meu convite.
Meaning
This Portuguese verb conveys the act of considering something as worthy of one’s attention or action, often implying a sense of condescension or a lower status for what is being addressed.
Synonyms
  • Considerar
  • Condescender
  • Honrar