Definition of Dignify
Dignify
dig·ni·fy


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give honor or prestige to something or someone.

e.g. The award ceremony will dignify the achievements of outstanding citizens.

(verb)
to give undue or ill-deserved status or attention to something or someone;

e.g. She was advised not to dignify their remarks with a response.

(verb)
to give someone/something an impressive name or distinction, sometimes when they are not worthy of it;

e.g. The committee decided to dignify her with a title of honor.



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