Glorify: meaning, definitions and examples
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glorify
[ ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ ]
in religion
To praise or worship a higher power; to honor or exalt a deity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always takes time to glorify God in his prayers.
- The ceremony was designed to glorify the spirits of the ancestors.
- The purpose of the festival is to glorify the goddess of harvest.
in a positive light
To make something or someone appear more impressive or worthy of admiration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist's paintings glorify the beauty of nature.
- The movie glorifies the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers.
- Some people argue that media glorifies violence.
Translations
Translations of the word "glorify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 glorificar
🇮🇳 महिमा मंडित करना
🇩🇪 verherrlichen
🇮🇩 memuliakan
🇺🇦 прославляти
🇵🇱 gloryfikować
🇯🇵 称賛する (shōsan suru)
🇫🇷 glorifier
🇪🇸 glorificar
🇹🇷 yüceltmek
🇰🇷 영광스럽게 하다 (yeong-gwangseureopge hada)
🇸🇦 مجد (majd)
🇨🇿 oslavovat
🇸🇰 oslavovať
🇨🇳 赞美 (zànměi)
🇸🇮 slaviti
🇮🇸 vegsemd
🇰🇿 мақтау
🇬🇪 დიდება (dideba)
🇦🇿 şərəfləndirmək
🇲🇽 glorificar
Word origin
The word 'glorify' has its roots in the Latin word 'glorificare', which means 'to praise or honor'. Over time, the word evolved in English to encompass not only religious connotations but also the idea of making something or someone appear more impressive. The concept of glorification has been prevalent in various cultures and belief systems throughout history, often associated with rituals, ceremonies, and artistic expressions.