Glorify: meaning, definitions and examples

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glorify

 

[ ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in religion

To praise or worship a higher power; to honor or exalt a deity.

Synonyms

honor, praise, worship

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.
Context #2 | Verb

in a positive light

To make something or someone appear more impressive or worthy of admiration.

Synonyms

celebrate, exalt, idealize

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,149, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.