dignify
gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
C1
Anglais
szebb színben feltüntet, felnagyít, megtisztel, méltóságot ad, megbecsül, tisztelettel kezel
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.”
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Often needs an object: you dignify something (not just *dignify* meaning ‘be dignified’).
Sens
make seem more respectable
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
belittle (Makes something seem less important or worthy.)
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denigrate (Actively speaks of something in a negative way.)
Thèmes
communication
|opinions
|society
Définition
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.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
2
megtisztel
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The mayor dignified the event with a short speech.
A polgármester egy rövid beszéddel megtisztelte az eseményt.
Erreur fréquente :
This is formal and often sounds sarcastic if used about ordinary situations.
Sens
give honor or status
Collocations
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
Synonymes
honor (More common and less formal than dignify.)
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ennoble (Stronger; suggests making something noble in character.)
Antonymes
dishonor (Removes honor or brings shame.)
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debase (Lowers value or dignity.)
Thèmes
ceremony
|social_relations
|culture
Définition
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.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
3
megbecsül
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
We should dignify all customers with polite service.
Minden ügyfelet tisztelettel kell kezelnünk, és udvariasan kell kiszolgálnunk.
Erreur fréquente :
More natural in English to say 'treat someone with dignity' than 'dignify someone' in everyday speech.
Sens
treat with dignity
Collocations
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
Synonymes
respect (The most common everyday verb for this idea.)
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value (Emphasizes appreciating worth, not necessarily behavior toward them.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
ethics
|relationships
|work
Définition
To treat someone respectfully.
To treat someone in a way that shows respect and recognizes their value as a person.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
dignify
API
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
dig - ni - fy (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: dignify
- 3rd Person Singular: dignifies
- Present Participle: dignifying
- Past: dignified
Famille de mots
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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?
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He didn’t dignify the rude question with an answer.