dignify

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   raise the status of

   I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer

2. 2
   verb

   To invest with dignity or honour.

   Your worth will dignify our feast.

3. 3
   verb

   To give distinction to.

   Or, when more deeply moved, he would exclaim-- "As noble thoughts the inward being grace, So noble whiskers dignify the face."

4. 4
   verb

   To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging.

   I will not dignify that comment with a response.

5. 5
   verb

   confer dignity or honor upon

6. 6
   verb

   To exalt in rank.

Etymology

From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from dignus (“worthy”) + ficare (in comp.), facere (“to make”). See deign and fact.