| VERB | social | dignify, ennoble | confer dignity or honor upon |
|---|---|---|---|
| change | dignify | raise the status of |
| Sounds | dih'gnahfay. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | acidify ... vilify: 78 rhymes with fay... | |
| Meaning | confer dignity or honor upon. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something | |
| Synonym | ennoble | |
| Broader | honor, honour, reward | bestow honor or rewards upon |
| Spanish | dignificar, distinguir, enaltecer, ennoblecer, honrar | |
| Catalan | dignificar, enaltir | |
| Nouns | dignity | the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect |
| Meaning | Raise the status of. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
| Example | "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer" | |
| Broader | lift, raise, elevate | Raise in rank or condition |
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