dignify
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dignify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To give something an air of importance or worth it may not really deserve.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use dignify
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, based on dignus, "worthy."
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What does “dignify” mean?
The word “dignify” means to give something an air of importance or worth it may not really deserve. In plain terms, to treat something as more worthy or important than it really deserves, usually used negatively ("won’t dignify with a response").
How do you pronounce “dignify”?
“Dignify” is pronounced DIHG-nih-feye (/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dignify” in a sentence?
Here is “dignify” used in a sentence: “I won't dignify that accusation with a response.”
What part of speech is “dignify”?
“Dignify” is a verb.
Where does the word “dignify” come from?
The word “dignify” comes from Late Latin. From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, based on dignus, "worthy.".