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glorify in German

glorify in German is verherrlichen, anbeten, glorifizieren — glorify means to praise someone or something highly, or treat it as deserving great honour.

glorify in German

verherrlichen
verb
(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
anbeten
verb
(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
glorifizieren
verb
(transitive) To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.
verklären
verb
(transitive) To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.

What does "glorify" mean?

  1. verb To praise someone or something highly, or treat it as deserving great honour.
    "The film has been criticized for glorifying violence."
  2. verb To make something seem more impressive or wonderful than it really is.
    "Old war stories tend to glorify the past."
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glorify in a sentence

  • The film has been criticized for glorifying violence.
  • Hymns glorify God through song.
  • Old war stories tend to glorify the past.

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What is "glorify" in German?

"glorify" in German is verherrlichen, anbeten, glorifizieren. glorify means: To praise someone or something highly, or treat it as deserving great honour.

How do you use "glorify" in a sentence?

Example: "The film has been criticized for glorifying violence." In German, "glorify" is verherrlichen, anbeten, glorifizieren.

Are there other ways to say "glorify" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "glorify": verherrlichen, anbeten, glorifizieren, verklären.

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