dignify

dig·ni·fy  (dgn-f)

tr.v. dig·ni·fied, dig·ni·fy·ing, dig·ni·fies

1. To confer dignity or honor on; give distinction to: dignified him with a title.

2. To raise the status of (something unworthy or lowly); make honorable: would not dignify the insulting question with a response.

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[Middle English dignifien, from Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificre : Latin dignus, worthy; see dek- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficre, -fy.]

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dignify

Verb

[-fies, -fying, -fied]

1. to add distinction to: the meeting was dignified by the minister

2. to add a semblance of dignity to by the use of a pretentious name or title: she dignifies every plant with its Latin name [Latin dignus worthy + facere to make]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	dignify - confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title" ennoble honor, honour, reward - bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
	2.	dignify - raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer" elevate, lift, raise - raise in rank or condition; "The new law lifted many people from poverty"

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dignify

verb distinguish, honour, grace, raise, advance, promote, elevate, glorify, exalt, ennoble, aggrandize

Translations

dignify [ˈdɪgnɪfaɪ] vt → dignificar