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Definition of dignifying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
respectRare adding a sense of worthiness or respectRare
- Her dignifying presence commanded attention in the room.
2.
honorRare giving dignity or honor to somethingRare
- The dignifying ceremony uplifted everyone's spirits.
3.
importanceRare making something appear more important or impressiveRare
- The dignifying title made the job sound prestigious.
Origin of dignifying
Latin, dignus (worthy) + -fy (to make)
Examples of dignifying in a sentence
His dignifying speech left a lasting impression. The dignifying award ceremony was broadcasted live. Her dignifying actions earned her great respect. The dignifying speech elevated the event's status. Her dignifying presence commanded respect.
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- French:honorable, honorant, ...
- German:würdevoll, ehrend, ...
- Italian:dignitosa, onorante, ...
- Spanish:digno, enaltecedor, ...
- Portuguese:dignificante, honorífico, ...
- Chinese:庄重的, 隆重的, ...
- Japanese:威厳ある, 威厳を与える, ...
- Arabic:مُوَقِّر, مُشَرِّف, ...
- Hebrew:מְכַבֵּד, מַעֲנִיק כָּבוֹד, ...
- Russian:внушительный, возвышающий, ...
- Ukrainian:гідний, піднесений, ...
- Hindi:सम्मानजनक, गरिमामय, ...
Definition of dignify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
importancemake something appear more important than it is
- Don't dignify his rude comments with a response.
2.
show honortreat with honor and respect
- He dignified each guest with a personal greeting..
3.
languageRare add a sense of dignity with a grand nameRare
- They dignified the small room by calling it a suite.
Expressions with dignify
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give an undeservedly grand name to something
They dignified the tiny shed with the name of 'villa.'
Origin of dignify
Latin, dignus (worthy) + -ify (to make)
Examples of dignify in a sentence
The media tends to dignify trivial matters. She dignified the ceremony with her presence. The teacher dignified the student's question with a thoughtful answer. The committee dignified the event by calling it a gala. He dignified his role by referring to himself as a director.
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- French:dignifier, honorer, ...
- German:würdigen, ehren, ...
- Italian:dare importanza, onorare, ...
- Spanish:dignificar, honrar, ...
- Portuguese:dar importância, honrar, ...
- Chinese:抬高, 尊敬, ...
- Japanese:重要視する, 敬意を表する, ...
- Arabic:ضَخَّم, كَرَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲנִיק חֲשִׁיבוּת, לְכַבֵּד, ...
- Russian:придавать значение, удостаивать, ...
- Ukrainian:надавати, вшановувати, ...
- Hindi:महत्व देना, सम्मान देना, ...
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