dignify
gb/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/ us/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
C1
Inglês
szebb színben feltüntet, felnagyít, megtisztel, méltóságot ad, megbecsül, tisztelettel kezel
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
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.”
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Often needs an object: you dignify something (not just *dignify* meaning ‘be dignified’).
Significado
make seem more respectable
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
belittle (Makes something seem less important or worthy.)
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denigrate (Actively speaks of something in a negative way.)
Temas
communication
|opinions
|society
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
megtisztel
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The mayor dignified the event with a short speech.
A polgármester egy rövid beszéddel megtisztelte az eseményt.
Erro comum:
This is formal and often sounds sarcastic if used about ordinary situations.
Significado
give honor or status
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
honor (More common and less formal than dignify.)
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ennoble (Stronger; suggests making something noble in character.)
Antónimos
dishonor (Removes honor or brings shame.)
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debase (Lowers value or dignity.)
Temas
ceremony
|social_relations
|culture
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
megbecsül
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We should dignify all customers with polite service.
Minden ügyfelet tisztelettel kell kezelnünk, és udvariasan kell kiszolgálnunk.
Erro comum:
More natural in English to say 'treat someone with dignity' than 'dignify someone' in everyday speech.
Significado
treat with dignity
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
respect (The most common everyday verb for this idea.)
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value (Emphasizes appreciating worth, not necessarily behavior toward them.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
ethics
|relationships
|work
Definição
To treat someone respectfully.
To treat someone in a way that shows respect and recognizes their value as a person.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dignify
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
US/dˈɪɡnəfˌaɪ/
Sílabas e acento
dig - ni - fy (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: dignify
- 3rd Person Singular: dignifies
- Present Participle: dignifying
- Past: dignified
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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?
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He didn’t dignify the rude question with an answer.