dignify (Meaning)

Wordnet

dignify (v)

confer dignity or honor upon

raise the status of

Webster

dignify (v. t.)

To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.

dignify Sentence Examples

  1. The police officer's presence dignified the somber procession.
  2. Her humility dignified her in the eyes of her peers.
  3. The award ceremony dignified the achievements of the esteemed scientists.
  4. The dignified demeanor of the judge inspired respect and admiration in the courtroom.
  5. The dignified silence of the congregation during the prayer created a sacred ambiance.
  6. The dignified manner in which the speaker addressed the audience captivated their attention.
  7. The dignified retirement ceremony honored the years of dedicated service rendered by the employee.
  8. The dignified tone of the editorial elevated the discourse on the controversial topic.
  9. The dignified presence of the elderly couple exuded wisdom and experience.
  10. The dignified way in which the family handled the loss of their loved one exemplified their resilience and strength.

FAQs About the word dignify

confer dignity or honor upon, raise the status ofTo invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.

elevate, promote, lift, canonize, magnify, aggrandize, enthrone, praise, glorify, exalt

humble, degrade, demean, humiliate, degrade, demean, minimize, humiliate, humble, minimize

The police officer's presence dignified the somber procession.

Her humility dignified her in the eyes of her peers.

The award ceremony dignified the achievements of the esteemed scientists.

The dignified demeanor of the judge inspired respect and admiration in the courtroom.