Dignify, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying.]
Etymology: [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. d; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor. Your worth will dignity our feast. B. Jonson.
Syn. -- To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists dignify only as an antonym, under abase.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given