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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: dignifying adj : investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings" [syn: {ennobling}]
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