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Dignify: meaning, definitions and examples

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dignify

 

[ ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

To dignify means to make someone or something seem worthy and impressive. It can also mean to give a formal or high status to someone or something.

Synonyms

elevate, ennoble, glorify

Examples of usage

  • She tried to dignify her actions by explaining her reasons.
  • The ceremony was held to dignify the occasion.
Context #2 | Verb

in literature

In literature, to dignify means to elevate the language or style of a piece of writing to a more formal or respectful level.

Synonyms

elevate, ennoble, glorify

Examples of usage

  • The author's use of poetic language dignified the novel.
  • The playwright's dialogue dignified the characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "dignify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dignificar

🇮🇳 सम्मान देना

🇩🇪 würdigen

🇮🇩 menghormati

🇺🇦 вшановувати

🇵🇱 uszlachetnić

🇯🇵 尊敬する

🇫🇷 dignifier

🇪🇸 dignificar

🇹🇷 onurlandırmak

🇰🇷 존경을 표시하다

🇸🇦 تشريف

🇨🇿 uctít

🇸🇰 poctiť

🇨🇳 尊重

🇸🇮 počastiti

🇮🇸 heiðra

🇰🇿 құрметтеу

🇬🇪 ღირსების მინიჭება

🇦🇿 şərəfləndirmək

🇲🇽 dignificar

Etymology

The word 'dignify' originated from the Latin word 'dignificare', which means 'to make worthy'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'dignify' has been used to convey the idea of giving importance, honor, or respect to someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,628, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.