Meaning of glorify in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪ/

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1. Verb

   glorify

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French glorifier, from ecclesiastical Latin glorificare, from late Latin glorificus, from Latin gloria‘glory’

   Definitions

   1. praise, glorify, or honor

   Examples

   • « extol the virtues of one's children »
   • « glorify one's spouse's cooking »
2. 2. bestow glory upon

   Examples

   • « The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic »
3. 3. elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
4. 4. cause to seem more splendid

   Examples

   • « You are glorifying a rather mediocre building »