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इंग्रजी

dignify

gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद formal C1 action
1

make seem more respectable

To make something sound better or more important than it is.

वापर नमुना: dignify [something] (as/with/by + noun/phrase)
सामान्य चूक:
Often needs an object: you dignify something (not just *dignify* meaning ‘be dignified’).
समानार्थी शब्द
glamorize (Suggests making something seem attractive, not just respectable.) | dress up (More informal; emphasizes making something look better than it is.) | elevate (More neutral; can imply raising status, not necessarily unfairly.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
belittle (Makes something seem less important or worthy.) | denigrate (Actively speaks of something in a negative way.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
communication |opinions |society
उदाहरणे
  • It’s hard to dignify that mess by calling it a business plan.
  • The report dignifies a minor disagreement as a major crisis.
  • Don’t dignify his gossip as “concern.”
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She tried to dignify the mistake as an experiment.
  • We shouldn’t dignify that rumor with attention.
क्रियापद formal C1 action
2

give honor or status

To make an event feel more important by being there or taking part.

वापर नमुना: dignify [event/occasion/place] (with [someone’s] presence/visit)
सामान्य चूक:
This is formal and often sounds sarcastic if used about ordinary situations.
समानार्थी शब्द
honor (More common and less formal than dignify.) | ennoble (Stronger; suggests making something noble in character.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dishonor (Removes honor or brings shame.) | debase (Lowers value or dignity.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
ceremony |social_relations |culture
उदाहरणे
  • Several former presidents dignified the inauguration with their presence.
  • Her calm leadership dignified the entire ceremony.
  • The award dignifies years of quiet volunteer work.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The mayor dignified the event with a short speech.
क्रियापद formal C1 action
3

treat with dignity

To treat someone respectfully.

वापर नमुना: dignify [someone] (by/with [action])
सामान्य चूक:
More natural in English to say 'treat someone with dignity' than 'dignify someone' in everyday speech.
समानार्थी शब्द
respect (The most common everyday verb for this idea.) | value (Emphasizes appreciating worth, not necessarily behavior toward them.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
humiliate (Treats someone in a way that causes shame and loss of dignity.) | dehumanize (Treats someone as less than fully human.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
ethics |relationships |work
उदाहरणे
  • The organization aims to dignify low-paid work by improving conditions and pay.
  • Using people’s chosen names helps dignify them in difficult situations.
  • A fair hearing dignifies everyone involved.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • We should dignify all customers with polite service.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
dignify
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
dig - ni - fy (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: dignify
  • 3rd Person Singular: dignifies
  • Present Participle: dignifying
  • Past: dignified
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
dignifies verb dignifying verb dignified verb B2
Core family
dignity noun B2
Related words
dignitary noun
Negative and opposite forms
undignified adjective indignity noun C1
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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?

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.
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