glorify (Meaning)

Wordnet

glorify (v)

praise, glorify, or honor

bestow glory upon

elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

cause to seem more splendid

Webster

glorify (v. t.)

To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.

To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore.

glorify Sentence Examples

  1. The statue glorifies the hero's valiant deeds.
  2. The movie glorifies violence and undermines the value of human life.
  3. The historical text glorifies the reign of the tyrant, ignoring his atrocities.
  4. The media glorifies celebrities and creates unrealistic expectations.
  5. The book glorifies the struggles of the underprivileged, shedding light on their plight.
  6. The propaganda glorifies the nation and its leaders, fostering a sense of superiority.
  7. The award ceremony glorifies excellence in the arts and sciences.
  8. The song glorifies the beauty of nature and evokes a sense of wonder.
  9. The memorial glorifies the victims of the tragedy and serves as a reminder of their sacrifice.
  10. The fashion magazine glorifies thinness and perpetuates unrealistic body standards.

FAQs About the word glorify

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elevate, exalt, promote, dignify, lift, enthrone, canonize, magnify, praise, uplift

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

The statue glorifies the hero's valiant deeds.

The movie glorifies violence and undermines the value of human life.

The historical text glorifies the reign of the tyrant, ignoring his atrocities.

The media glorifies celebrities and creates unrealistic expectations.