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dignify

/ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
dig · ni · fy
Adjective:dignified
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Past Simple:dignified
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Past Participle:dignified
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Present Participle:dignifying
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1

To make something appear impressive, worthy, or honorable; to confer dignity or distinction upon someone or something.

Example

"She refused to dignify the baseless accusation with a formal response."

2

To give an impressive or pretentious name or title to something that is actually ordinary or unworthy.

Example

"The cramped storage shed was dignified with the title of regional headquarters."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare ('to deem worthy'), formed from Latin dignus ('worthy') and the verb-forming element -ficare ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dignify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dignify
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