dignify

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (someone or something) seem more worthy or respectable.

  - "The award ceremony dignified the efforts of the athletes."
  - "His dignified behavior earned him respect from his peers."

• Verb

  Grant formal rights and privileges to.

  - "The king dignified the new nobles with titles and lands."
  - "The university dignified the graduating students with degrees."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

demean , humiliate , mortify , shame

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Synonyms

adorn , advance , elevate , ennoble , exalt , honor , illustrate , prefer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dignify
signify , define , refine , constrain , maintain

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Variants

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dignified , dignifies , dignify , dignifying

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Forms

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dignifies, dignified, dignifying

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Etymology

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From Old French 'dignifier' meaning 'to make worthy, to honor'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dignify' is derived from the Latin word 'digne' meaning 'worthy'.

2. In ancient Rome, the act of 'dignifying' someone was often marked by the granting of a toga virilis, a symbol of manhood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Respect: The feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

2. Honor: A feeling of pride in someone or something or a distinction awarded to someone in recognition of their merits.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dignify' is often used to describe the act of elevating or honoring someone or something. In art, the term can refer to the use of grandiose or majestic elements to convey respect or importance.

How to Memorize "dignify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of granting respect or privileges to someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dignify' with the feeling of respect or honor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'D' in 'dignify' stands for 'Dignity'.

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