| 释义 |
dig·ni·fy
\-ī\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle French dignefier, dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus worthy + -ficare -fy — more at decent
1. : to invest with dignity or honor : make illustrious : give distinction to : exalt, ennoble
< your worth will dignify our feast — Ben Jonson >
2. : to confer dignity upon by changing name, appearance, or character
< dignify a style with imagery >
< dignify thievery by calling it kleptomania > |