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