dignify
gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
C1
Angličtina
szebb színben feltüntet, felnagyít, megtisztel, méltóságot ad, megbecsül, tisztelettel kezel
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
dignify [something] (as/with/by + noun/phrase)
It’s hard to dignify that mess by calling it a business plan.
Nehéz azt a káoszt azzal szebb színben feltüntetni, hogy üzleti tervnek nevezzük.
The report dignifies a minor disagreement as a major crisis.
A jelentés egy kisebb nézeteltérést súlyos válságként állít be.
Don’t dignify his gossip as “concern.”
Učební příklady
She tried to dignify the mistake as an experiment.
Megpróbálta a hibát kísérletnek beállítani.
We shouldn’t dignify that rumor with attention.
Nem kellene figyelemre méltatnunk azt a pletykát.
Častá chyba:
Often needs an object: you dignify something (not just *dignify* meaning ‘be dignified’).
Význam
make seem more respectable
Kolokace
dignify it as
|dignify it with the name
|dignify the behavior
|dignify the claim
|dignify the idea
|dignify the rumor
|dignify the theory
|dignify the argument
|hard to dignify
|refuse to dignify
Synonyma
glamorize (Suggests making something seem attractive, not just respectable.)
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dress up (More informal; emphasizes making something look better than it is.)
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elevate (More neutral; can imply raising status, not necessarily unfairly.)
Antonyma
belittle (Makes something seem less important or worthy.)
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denigrate (Actively speaks of something in a negative way.)
Témata
communication
|opinions
|society
Definice
To make something sound better or more important than it is.
To make something seem more respectable, important, or acceptable than it really is, often by describing it in a more favorable way.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
2
megtisztel
B2
Vzorec užití:
dignify [event/occasion/place] (with [someone’s] presence/visit)
Several former presidents dignified the inauguration with their presence.
Több korábbi elnök is megtisztelte jelenlétével a beiktatást.
Her calm leadership dignified the entire ceremony.
Nyugodt vezetése méltóságot adott az egész ünnepségnek.
The award dignifies years of quiet volunteer work.
Učební příklady
The mayor dignified the event with a short speech.
A polgármester egy rövid beszéddel megtisztelte az eseményt.
Častá chyba:
This is formal and often sounds sarcastic if used about ordinary situations.
Význam
give honor or status
Kolokace
dignify the occasion
|dignify the ceremony
|dignify the event
|dignify the proceedings
|dignify the role
|dignify the office
|dignify the meeting
|dignify with your presence
|dignify with a visit
|dignify with attendance
Synonyma
honor (More common and less formal than dignify.)
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ennoble (Stronger; suggests making something noble in character.)
Antonyma
dishonor (Removes honor or brings shame.)
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debase (Lowers value or dignity.)
Témata
ceremony
|social_relations
|culture
Definice
To make an event feel more important by being there or taking part.
To honor someone or something, or to give an occasion or role more dignity or importance, often by someone’s presence or participation.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
3
megbecsül
B2
Vzorec užití:
dignify [someone] (by/with [action])
The organization aims to dignify low-paid work by improving conditions and pay.
A szervezet a munkakörülmények és a bérek javításával akarja megbecsültebbé tenni az alulfizetett munkát.
Using people’s chosen names helps dignify them in difficult situations.
Az, ha az embereket a választott nevükön szólítjuk, segít abban, hogy nehéz helyzetekben is tisztelettel bánjunk velük.
A fair hearing dignifies everyone involved.
Učební příklady
We should dignify all customers with polite service.
Minden ügyfelet tisztelettel kell kezelnünk, és udvariasan kell kiszolgálnunk.
Častá chyba:
More natural in English to say 'treat someone with dignity' than 'dignify someone' in everyday speech.
Význam
treat with dignity
Kolokace
dignify patients
|dignify workers
|dignify employees
|dignify people
|dignify someone by
|dignify someone with
|dignify their lives
|dignify their work
|dignify the person
|dignify the individual
Synonyma
respect (The most common everyday verb for this idea.)
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value (Emphasizes appreciating worth, not necessarily behavior toward them.)
Antonyma
humiliate (Treats someone in a way that causes shame and loss of dignity.)
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dehumanize (Treats someone as less than fully human.)
Témata
ethics
|relationships
|work
Definice
To treat someone respectfully.
To treat someone in a way that shows respect and recognizes their value as a person.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
dignify
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dig - ni - fy (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: dignify
- 3rd Person Singular: dignifies
- Present Participle: dignifying
- Past: dignified
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
dignify [an occasion/event] with your presence
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ ən ˈɑkˈeɪʃənɪvˈɛnt wˈɪθ jˈʊɹ pɹˈɛzəns/
fixed phrase
formal
attend to honor an event
To go to an event and make it feel important.
Příklady
- Thank you for dignifying our wedding with your presence.
- He finally dignified the meeting with his presence, twenty minutes late.
- Would you dignify the launch event with your presence next week?
Učební příklady
- She dignified the ceremony with her presence.
dignify [something] with a response
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪθ ə ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
formal
reply as if it’s worthy
To answer (or refuse to answer) because you think it isn’t worth it.
Příklady
- She refused to dignify the insult with a response.
- Don’t dignify that comment with a response—just move on.
- He didn’t dignify the accusation with a response.
Učební příklady
- I won’t dignify that rumor with a response.
dignify [something] with an answer
1/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪθ ən ˈænsɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
give an answer unwillingly
To answer even though you think it isn’t worth answering.
Příklady
- The company would not dignify the allegations with an answer.
- I’m not going to dignify that question with an answer.
- She dignified his complaint with an answer and then ended the call.
Učební příklady
- He didn’t dignify the rude question with an answer.