glorify
gb/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/ us/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
B2
英語
magasztal, ajnároz, dicsőít, idealizál, fényezni magát, önmagát dicsőíteni, szebbé tesz, kiemel, megdicsőít
動詞
B2
1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
The movie glorifies its main character.
A film magasztalja a főszereplőjét.
Some people glorify fame.
Vannak, akik a hírnevet magasztalják.
よくある間違い：
Don’t use it for small compliments; it usually suggests strong or exaggerated praise.
意味
praise someone or something greatly
コロケーション
glorify a hero
|glorify a leader
|glorify success
|glorify achievement
|glorify a victory
|glorify the nation
|glorify the brand
|glorify someone in the press
類義語
extol (More formal; emphasizes enthusiastic praise.)
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celebrate (Often focuses on public recognition or approval.)
対義語
criticize (Expresses disapproval instead of praise.)
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denigrate (Strongly attacks someone’s worth or reputation.)
テーマ
communication
|opinions
|media
定義
to praise someone or something a lot
To praise or admire someone or something very strongly, often in public or in writing.
動詞
C1
2
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
This game does not glorify violence.
Ez a játék nem dicsőíti az erőszakot.
Some movies glorify war.
Egyes filmek dicsőítik a háborút.
よくある間違い：
Often carries criticism: if you ‘glorify’ violence or crime, you are accused of approving it.
意味
make something seem admirable
コロケーション
glorify violence
|glorify war
|glorify crime
|glorify drug use
|glorify unhealthy habits
|glorify the past
|glorify suffering
|glorify risk-taking
類義語
romanticize (Suggests making something seem more appealing by focusing on pleasant details.)
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whitewash (Emphasizes hiding or minimizing faults.)
対義語
condemn (Openly states strong disapproval.)
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expose (Shows the reality, especially the negative side.)
テーマ
media
|ethics
|opinions
定義
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.
動詞
B2
FORMAL
3
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
They meet to glorify God.
Azért találkoznak, hogy dicsőítsék Istent.
The song glorifies the Lord.
A dal az Urat dicsőíti.
よくある間違い：
In this sense it usually takes God/Lord as the object; it is not the same as ‘glorify’ meaning ‘make famous.’
意味
praise God in worship
コロケーション
glorify God
|glorify the Lord
|glorify His name
|glorify God through service
|glorify God in prayer
|glorify God with your life
類義語
praise (Broader and more general; does not always imply worship.)
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exalt (More solemn; emphasizes lifting God up in honor.)
対義語
blaspheme (Shows disrespect toward God, the opposite of honoring.)
テーマ
religion
定義
to praise God
To give glory to God; to worship or praise God, especially in a religious context.
動詞
C1
4
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
Don’t glorify yourself in meetings.
Ne fényezd magad a megbeszéléseken.
よくある間違い：
This is usually negative: ‘glorify yourself’ suggests vanity, not healthy confidence.
意味
praise yourself; boast
コロケーション
glorify yourself
|glorify oneself
|glorify his own role
|glorify her own achievements
|glorify themselves at others' expense
類義語
brag (More informal and direct about talking proudly.)
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self-promote (Focuses on marketing oneself, often in career contexts.)
対義語
downplay (Minimizes one’s importance or achievements.)
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be modest (Avoids drawing attention to oneself.)
テーマ
communication
|social_relations
定義
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.
動詞
C1
FORMAL
5
szebbé tesz
B1
kiemel
B1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
Good lighting can glorify a photo.
A jó világítás szebbé tehet egy fotót.
よくある間違い：
This sense is less common in everyday speech; ‘enhance’ is usually more natural.
意味
make something look more impressive
コロケーション
glorify a room
|glorify the landscape
|glorify the view
|glorify the façade
|glorify the occasion
|glorify the setting
類義語
beautify (Focuses mainly on making something more beautiful.)
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embellish (Adds decorative details; can imply excess.)
対義語
spoil (Damages the appearance or effect.)
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diminish (Makes something seem less impressive.)
テーマ
arts
|daily_life
|design
定義
to make something look better
To make something seem more splendid, beautiful, or impressive, especially by adding something that highlights its best qualities.
動詞
C2
TECHNICAL
6
megdicsőít
C1
用法パターン：
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.
よくある間違い：
This sense is specialized; in general English ‘glorify’ usually means ‘praise’ rather than a spiritual transformation.
意味
give a glorified state
コロケーション
be glorified
|glorify the faithful
|glorified body
|glorified state
|to be raised and glorified
類義語
exalt (Can overlap in religious writing, but does not always imply transformation.)
対義語
damn (In religious contexts, condemns rather than honors or perfects.)
テーマ
religion
定義
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.
文法
辞書形
glorify
IPA
GB/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
US/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ/
音節・強勢
glor - i - fy （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (glor)
活用形
Verb
- Base: glorify
- 3rd Person Singular: glorifies
- Present Participle: glorifying
- Past: glorified
関連語
表現
glorify god
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
formal
praise God in worship
to praise God
例文
- They believe music should glorify God.
- The group volunteers to glorify God through service to others.
学習者向け例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Some people glorify the past.
glorify violence
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase
present violence as admirable
to make violence look good
例文
- Parents complained that the film glorified violence.
- The director insisted the story shows consequences and does not glorify violence.
学習者向け例文
- This show should not glorify violence.
glorify war
1/ɡlˈɔɹɪfˌaɪ wˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
portray war as heroic
to make war seem exciting or heroic
例文
- Some historians argue that monuments can unintentionally glorify war.
- The novel refuses to glorify war and focuses on civilian losses.
学習者向け例文
- The book does not glorify war.