CEFR B2

dignify

verb

Meaning

To cause people to feel respect for someone or something, or to make something seem worthy of respect by accepting it or using it.

Examples

The award ceremony was intended to dignify the work of the volunteers.
He felt that accepting the bribe would not dignify his position.

Synonyms: honor, elevate, ennoble, laud

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dignify (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/

Definition

To cause people to feel respect for someone or something, or to make something seem worthy of respect by accepting it or using it.

Examples

The award ceremony was intended to dignify the work of the volunteers.
He felt that accepting the bribe would not dignify his position.
She tried to dignify the difficult situation with a calm demeanor.

How to Use dignify

dignify with (prepositional phrase): To give respect or honor to something by association or by treating it formally. — "The artist chose to dignify his sketches with a place in the main exhibition."

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