Definition of Dignify

to make something seem worthy and impressive

Examples of Dignify in a sentence

The new dance coach tried to dignify the team’s outfits by replacing the super-sexy ones with some that she saw as more fitting.  🔊

Ignoring the nasty tabloids, the celebrity refused to dignify the trashy articles or label them worthy of a read.  🔊

The press tried to dignify Robinhood’s stealing as ‘giving to the poor,’ but he was still a dirty crook.  🔊

The family hoped to dignify their loved one’s departure by holding a ceremony in his honor at the local church.  🔊

During court, the lawyer refused to dignify the other party’s claims outrageous claims with a response and ignored them instead.  🔊

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