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dig·ni·fy
 dignify
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- pronunciation:
- dIg
nih
faI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dignifies, dignifying, dignified |
| definition 1: |
to give honor or prestige to.
a marriage that dignified the family name- antonyms:
- degrade, demean, shame
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| definition 2: |
to give undeserved distinction to.
He refused to dignify the insult with a reply. |
| related words: |
distinguish, exalt, glorify, grace, raise |
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