Dignify \Dig"ni*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Dignifying.]
[OF. dignifier, fr. LL. d??nificare; 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.
Your worth will dignity our feast. --B. Jonson.
Syn: To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate;
adorn; ennoble.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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