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glorify

/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/
glo · ri · fy
Adjective:glorified
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Past Simple:glorified
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Past Participle:glorified
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Present Participle:glorifying
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glorify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To describe or represent something as admirable or heroic, especially when this is not justified.

Example

"Critics argued that the novel seemed to glorify reckless behavior among young adults."

2

To praise and worship (especially God or a divine being).

Example

"The choir sang ancient hymns to glorify God during the evening service."

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• Rhymes for glorify

• Nearby Words

gloria
glorification
glorified
glorify
gloriosa
glorious
gloriously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French glorifier, from Late Latin glorificare ('to make glorious'), a compound of Latin gloria ('fame, renown') and facere ('to make').

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