Meaning of dignify in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    dignify

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French dignefier, from late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus‘worthy’

    Definitions

    1. confer dignity or honor upon

    Examples

    • « He was dignified with a title »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. raise the status of

    Examples

    • « I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer »

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