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dignifying
(encz) | dignifying, adj: |
Dignifying
(gcide) | dignify \dig"ni*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dignificare; L.
dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See
Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give
distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.
[1913 Webster]
Your worth will dignify our feast. --B. Jonson.
Syn: To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate;
adorn; ennoble.
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dignifying
(gcide) | dignifying \dignifying\ adj.
serving to make dignified.
Syn: ennobling.
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dignifying
(wn) | dignifying
adj 1: investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect
of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural
surroundings" [syn: dignifying, ennobling] |
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Dignifying
(gcide) | dignify \dig"ni*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dignificare; L.
dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See
Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give
distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.
[1913 Webster]
Your worth will dignify our feast. --B. Jonson.
Syn: To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate;
adorn; ennoble.
[1913 Webster]dignifying \dignifying\ adj.
serving to make dignified.
Syn: ennobling.
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