glorify
gb/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/ us/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
B2
Anglais
magasztal, ajnároz, dicsőít, idealizál, fényezni magát, önmagát dicsőíteni, szebbé tesz, kiemel, megdicsőít
VERBE
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The movie glorifies its main character.
A film magasztalja a főszereplőjét.
Some people glorify fame.
Vannak, akik a hírnevet magasztalják.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use it for small compliments; it usually suggests strong or exaggerated praise.
Sens
praise someone or something greatly
Collocations
glorify a hero
|glorify a leader
|glorify success
|glorify achievement
|glorify a victory
|glorify the nation
|glorify the brand
|glorify someone in the press
Synonymes
extol (More formal; emphasizes enthusiastic praise.)
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celebrate (Often focuses on public recognition or approval.)
Antonymes
criticize (Expresses disapproval instead of praise.)
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denigrate (Strongly attacks someone’s worth or reputation.)
Thèmes
communication
|opinions
|media
Définition
to praise someone or something a lot
To praise or admire someone or something very strongly, often in public or in writing.
VERBE
C1
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
This game does not glorify violence.
Ez a játék nem dicsőíti az erőszakot.
Some movies glorify war.
Egyes filmek dicsőítik a háborút.
Erreur fréquente :
Often carries criticism: if you ‘glorify’ violence or crime, you are accused of approving it.
Sens
make something seem admirable
Collocations
glorify violence
|glorify war
|glorify crime
|glorify drug use
|glorify unhealthy habits
|glorify the past
|glorify suffering
|glorify risk-taking
Synonymes
romanticize (Suggests making something seem more appealing by focusing on pleasant details.)
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whitewash (Emphasizes hiding or minimizing faults.)
Antonymes
condemn (Openly states strong disapproval.)
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expose (Shows the reality, especially the negative side.)
Thèmes
media
|ethics
|opinions
Définition
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.
VERBE
B2
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
They meet to glorify God.
Azért találkoznak, hogy dicsőítsék Istent.
The song glorifies the Lord.
A dal az Urat dicsőíti.
Erreur fréquente :
In this sense it usually takes God/Lord as the object; it is not the same as ‘glorify’ meaning ‘make famous.’
Sens
praise God in worship
Collocations
glorify God
|glorify the Lord
|glorify His name
|glorify God through service
|glorify God in prayer
|glorify God with your life
Synonymes
praise (Broader and more general; does not always imply worship.)
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exalt (More solemn; emphasizes lifting God up in honor.)
Antonymes
blaspheme (Shows disrespect toward God, the opposite of honoring.)
Thèmes
religion
Définition
to praise God
To give glory to God; to worship or praise God, especially in a religious context.
VERBE
C1
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Don’t glorify yourself in meetings.
Ne fényezd magad a megbeszéléseken.
Erreur fréquente :
This is usually negative: ‘glorify yourself’ suggests vanity, not healthy confidence.
Sens
praise yourself; boast
Collocations
glorify yourself
|glorify oneself
|glorify his own role
|glorify her own achievements
|glorify themselves at others' expense
Synonymes
brag (More informal and direct about talking proudly.)
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self-promote (Focuses on marketing oneself, often in career contexts.)
Antonymes
downplay (Minimizes one’s importance or achievements.)
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be modest (Avoids drawing attention to oneself.)
Thèmes
communication
|social_relations
Définition
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.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
5
szebbé tesz
B1
kiemel
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Good lighting can glorify a photo.
A jó világítás szebbé tehet egy fotót.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is less common in everyday speech; ‘enhance’ is usually more natural.
Sens
make something look more impressive
Collocations
glorify a room
|glorify the landscape
|glorify the view
|glorify the façade
|glorify the occasion
|glorify the setting
Synonymes
beautify (Focuses mainly on making something more beautiful.)
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embellish (Adds decorative details; can imply excess.)
Antonymes
spoil (Damages the appearance or effect.)
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diminish (Makes something seem less impressive.)
Thèmes
arts
|daily_life
|design
Définition
to make something look better
To make something seem more splendid, beautiful, or impressive, especially by adding something that highlights its best qualities.
VERBE
C2
TECHNICAL
6
megdicsőít
C1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is specialized; in general English ‘glorify’ usually means ‘praise’ rather than a spiritual transformation.
Sens
give a glorified state
Collocations
be glorified
|glorify the faithful
|glorified body
|glorified state
|to be raised and glorified
Synonymes
exalt (Can overlap in religious writing, but does not always imply transformation.)
Antonymes
damn (In religious contexts, condemns rather than honors or perfects.)
Thèmes
religion
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
glorify
API
GB/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
US/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
glor - i - fy (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (glor)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: glorify
- 3rd Person Singular: glorifies
- Present Participle: glorifying
- Past: glorified
Famille de mots
Expressions
glorify god
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
formal
praise God in worship
to praise God
Exemples
- They believe music should glorify God.
- The group volunteers to glorify God through service to others.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They sing to glorify God.
glorify the dead
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ ðə dˈɛd/
fixed phrase
praise someone after death
to only say good things about someone who died
Exemples
- The biography doesn’t glorify the dead; it includes the person’s mistakes as well.
- She refused to glorify the dead and asked people to remember the full truth.
glorify the past
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ ðə pˈæst/
fixed phrase
idealize earlier times
to think the past was better than it was
Exemples
- It’s easy to glorify the past when you’ve forgotten the difficulties.
- The campaign tried to glorify the past instead of offering practical solutions.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Some people glorify the past.
glorify violence
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase
present violence as admirable
to make violence look good
Exemples
- Parents complained that the film glorified violence.
- The director insisted the story shows consequences and does not glorify violence.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This show should not glorify violence.
glorify war
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ wˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
portray war as heroic
to make war seem exciting or heroic
Exemples
- Some historians argue that monuments can unintentionally glorify war.
- The novel refuses to glorify war and focuses on civilian losses.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The book does not glorify war.