dignify
verb [T] /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/Definition
› to cause something to be respected and considered importantShowing respect and admiration › to cause something to be respected and considered important when that is not deserved: I'm not even going to dignify that stupid question with an answer.Showing respect and admiration
(Definition of dignify verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- kowtow verb
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
- sit at the feet of sb idiom
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