dignify

Definition

To invest with dignity or honour.

Etymology

From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from dignus (“worthy”) + ficare (in comp.), facere (“to make”). See deign and fact.

Example Sentences

• "Your worth will dignify our feast."
• "Or, when more deeply moved, he would exclaim-- "As noble thoughts the inward being grace, So noble whiskers dignify the face.""
• "I will not dignify that comment with a response."

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