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glorify

/ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make (someone or something) appear attractive, praise, or honor greatly.

  • Verb

    To extol the virtues or merits of (someone or something); laud.


Antonyms

vilify , slander
Synonyms

exalt , mythify , transfigure
Rhymes
Words rhyming with glorify
hoaxify , magnify , sanctify
Variants
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glorification , glorifications , glorified , glorifier , glorifiers , glorifies , glorify , glorifying
Forms
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glorifies, glorified, glorifying


Etymology
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From Old French glorifier, from glore ‘renown, glory, praise’ + -ifier ‘to make, do, cause, treat’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'glorify' is used in various religious contexts, including Christianity and Islam.

  2. The term 'glorify' appears in the Bible over 100 times.


Related Concepts
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  1. Eulogy: A speech or writing in praise of someone who is deceased

  2. Praise: An expression of approval and admiration for someone or something


Culture
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Glorify has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music to describe the act of praising or honoring something or someone. In religious contexts, it is used to describe the act of giving praise and worship to a deity.

How to Memorize "glorify"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of lifting someone up, giving them praise and honor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the act of making something or someone look more attractive or desirable.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Glorify' starts with the same letters as 'Give Love and Respect'.


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