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Word: Dignify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French dignefier, from late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus ‘worthy’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɪɡnɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (something) seem worthy and impressive
Short Definition:make something seem worthy and impressive
Examples:- the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony
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