Dig"ni*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dnificare; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.
Your worth will dignity our feast.
B. Jonson.
Syn. -- To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.
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