dignify

Verb

Meaning

To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ennoble advance honor elevate adorn prefer illustrate exalt revere grace adore promote raise distinguish worship
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Antonyms

shame humiliate demean lower reduce minor
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Hypernyms

raise honor lift reward elevate honour

Derivatives

dignified dignifying

Examples

I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer Source: Internet

He was dignified with a title Source: Internet

R. Tarrant, Ancient receptions of Horace, 283 It can be argued that Horace's influence extended beyond poetry to dignify core themes and values of the early Christian era, such as self-sufficiency, inner contentment and courage. Source: Internet

Just because his target is a public figure of power who deserves to be exposed as a hypocrite does not dignify the manner of his attack. Source: Internet

It does not enhance, tease, flatter, celebrate and even more alarming, dignify. Source: Internet

Regarding his role in A Perfect Circle and Tool, The New York Times wrote that "both groups rely on Mr. Keenan's ability to dignify emotions like lust, anger and disgust, the honey in his voice adding a touch of profundity". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dignified way of living dignified woman dignifiedly dignifying dignitary Dignitas