dignifying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb confer dignity or honor upon
   dignify; ennoble.
   
   • He was dignified with a title
2. verb raise the status of
   dignify.
   
   • I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer
3. adjective satellite investing with dignity or honor
   ennobling.
   
   • the dignifying effect of his presence
   • the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings

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