Makes something or someone seem worthy, elevated, or impressive; gives dignity or respect to.
From 'dignify,' derived from Latin 'dignus' (worthy) plus the verb-forming suffix '-fy'. The meaning evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English.
The verb 'dignify' is interesting because it's almost always ironic in modern English—'I won't dignify that question with an answer' means the opposite, rejecting something as unworthy!
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