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dignifying
dig·ni·fy D0221100 (dĭg′nə-fī′)tr.v. dig·ni·fied, dig·ni·fy·ing, dig·ni·fies 1. To confer dignity or honor on; give distinction to: dignified him with a title.2. To raise the status of (something unworthy or lowly); make honorable: would not dignify the insulting question with a response.
[Middle English dignifien, from Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificāre : Latin dignus, worthy; see dek- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficāre, -fy.]Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | dignifying - investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings"ennoblingnoble - having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; "a noble spirit"; "noble deeds" |
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Synonyms for dignifyingadj investing with dignity or honorSynonymsRelated Words |