dignify

CEFRB2

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make someone or something seem worthy of respect.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To exalt in rank.

Examples

  • I refuse to dignify that with a response.

  • Such a statement I would not dignify with a response.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To give distinction to.

  2. To invest with dignity or honour.

  3. To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging.

More examples

In context

  • I will not dignify that comment with a response.

  • Or, when more deeply moved, he would exclaim-- "As noble thoughts the inward being grace, So noble whiskers dignify the face."

  • Your worth will dignify our feast.

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Origin

verb

From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from dignus (“worthy”) + ficare (in comp.), facere (“to make”). See deign and fact.