الگوی کاربرد:
glorify [someone/something]
The article glorified the scientist’s achievements and ignored her setbacks.
A cikk magasztalta a tudós eredményeit, és figyelmen kívül hagyta a kudarcait.
Fans often glorify athletes who win at any cost.
A rajongók gyakran magasztalják azokat a sportolókat, akik bármi áron győznek.
The speech glorified the sacrifices of ordinary workers.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The movie glorifies its main character.
A film magasztalja a főszereplőjét.
Some people glorify fame.
Vannak, akik a hírnevet magasztalják.
اشتباه رایج:
Don’t use it for small compliments; it usually suggests strong or exaggerated praise.
معنی
praise someone or something greatly
ترکیبهای رایج
glorify a hero
|glorify a leader
|glorify success
|glorify achievement
|glorify a victory
|glorify the nation
|glorify the brand
|glorify someone in the press
هممعنیها
extol (More formal; emphasizes enthusiastic praise.)
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celebrate (Often focuses on public recognition or approval.)
متضادها
criticize (Expresses disapproval instead of praise.)
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denigrate (Strongly attacks someone’s worth or reputation.)
موضوعها
communication
|opinions
|media
تعریف
to praise someone or something a lot
To praise or admire someone or something very strongly, often in public or in writing.
الگوی کاربرد:
glorify [something]
Critics said the series glorified gang life.
A kritikusok szerint a sorozat dicsőítette a bandák életmódját.
The ad was accused of glorifying reckless driving.
A reklámot azzal vádolták, hogy dicsőíti a felelőtlen vezetést.
He worries that social media glorifies extreme dieting.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
This game does not glorify violence.
Ez a játék nem dicsőíti az erőszakot.
Some movies glorify war.
Egyes filmek dicsőítik a háborút.
اشتباه رایج:
Often carries criticism: if you ‘glorify’ violence or crime, you are accused of approving it.
معنی
make something seem admirable
ترکیبهای رایج
glorify violence
|glorify war
|glorify crime
|glorify drug use
|glorify unhealthy habits
|glorify the past
|glorify suffering
|glorify risk-taking
هممعنیها
romanticize (Suggests making something seem more appealing by focusing on pleasant details.)
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whitewash (Emphasizes hiding or minimizing faults.)
متضادها
condemn (Openly states strong disapproval.)
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expose (Shows the reality, especially the negative side.)
موضوعها
media
|ethics
|opinions
تعریف
to make something bad look good
To present something as more admirable, attractive, or acceptable than it really is, especially something harmful or morally questionable.
الگوی کاربرد:
glorify God
The choir sang to glorify God.
A kórus azért énekelt, hogy dicsőítse Istent.
They believe their work should glorify the Lord.
Úgy hiszik, hogy a munkájukkal az Urat kell dicsőíteniük.
She said the goal of the project was to glorify God through service.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
They meet to glorify God.
Azért találkoznak, hogy dicsőítsék Istent.
The song glorifies the Lord.
A dal az Urat dicsőíti.
اشتباه رایج:
In this sense it usually takes God/Lord as the object; it is not the same as ‘glorify’ meaning ‘make famous.’
معنی
praise God in worship
ترکیبهای رایج
glorify God
|glorify the Lord
|glorify His name
|glorify God through service
|glorify God in prayer
|glorify God with your life
هممعنیها
praise (Broader and more general; does not always imply worship.)
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exalt (More solemn; emphasizes lifting God up in honor.)
متضادها
blaspheme (Shows disrespect toward God, the opposite of honoring.)
تعریف
to praise God
To give glory to God; to worship or praise God, especially in a religious context.
الگوی کاربرد:
glorify yourself
He used the interview to glorify himself rather than discuss the team’s work.
Az interjút arra használta, hogy a csapat munkájának megvitatása helyett magát fényezze.
She dislikes leaders who glorify themselves and ignore everyone else.
Nem kedveli azokat a vezetőket, akik fényezik magukat, és mindenki mást figyelmen kívül hagynak.
The memoir sometimes seems more interested in glorifying the author than telling the story.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
Don’t glorify yourself in meetings.
Ne fényezd magad a megbeszéléseken.
اشتباه رایج:
This is usually negative: ‘glorify yourself’ suggests vanity, not healthy confidence.
معنی
praise yourself; boast
ترکیبهای رایج
glorify yourself
|glorify oneself
|glorify his own role
|glorify her own achievements
|glorify themselves at others' expense
هممعنیها
brag (More informal and direct about talking proudly.)
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self-promote (Focuses on marketing oneself, often in career contexts.)
متضادها
downplay (Minimizes one’s importance or achievements.)
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be modest (Avoids drawing attention to oneself.)
موضوعها
communication
|social_relations
تعریف
to talk about yourself too proudly
To praise or promote oneself in order to gain admiration; to make oneself seem more important or admirable than is justified.
الگوی کاربرد:
glorify [something]
Large windows glorify the view of the river.
A nagy ablakok még szebbé teszik a folyóra nyíló kilátást.
Fresh flowers can glorify even a simple table setting.
A friss virágok még egy egyszerű terítéket is szebbé tehetnek.
The lighting was designed to glorify the building’s stonework.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
Good lighting can glorify a photo.
A jó világítás szebbé tehet egy fotót.
اشتباه رایج:
This sense is less common in everyday speech; ‘enhance’ is usually more natural.
معنی
make something look more impressive
ترکیبهای رایج
glorify a room
|glorify the landscape
|glorify the view
|glorify the façade
|glorify the occasion
|glorify the setting
هممعنیها
beautify (Focuses mainly on making something more beautiful.)
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embellish (Adds decorative details; can imply excess.)
متضادها
spoil (Damages the appearance or effect.)
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diminish (Makes something seem less impressive.)
موضوعها
arts
|daily_life
|design
تعریف
to make something look better
To make something seem more splendid, beautiful, or impressive, especially by adding something that highlights its best qualities.
الگوی کاربرد:
be glorified; glorify [someone]
The sermon spoke of believers being glorified after the resurrection.
A prédikáció arról szólt, hogy a hívők a feltámadás után megdicsőülnek.
In this tradition, the saints are glorified in heaven.
Ebben a hagyományban a szentek a mennyben megdicsőülnek.
The text describes Christ as risen and glorified.
اشتباه رایج:
This sense is specialized; in general English ‘glorify’ usually means ‘praise’ rather than a spiritual transformation.
معنی
give a glorified state
ترکیبهای رایج
be glorified
|glorify the faithful
|glorified body
|glorified state
|to be raised and glorified
هممعنیها
exalt (Can overlap in religious writing, but does not always imply transformation.)
متضادها
damn (In religious contexts, condemns rather than honors or perfects.)
تعریف
in some religions, to make someone perfect after death
In Christian theology, to make someone glorious and immortal, especially after death or at the resurrection.