dignify

UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/
dignifyverb
dignified
Präteritum
dignified
Partizip Perfekt
dignifying
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/
Übersetzungen
She did not dignify his rude comment with a response.
Она не удостоила его грубый комментарий ответом.
He tried to dignify his actions by claiming they were for a good cause.
Он пытался облагородить свои действия, утверждая, что они были ради благого дела.
Definitionen
To confer honor or dignity upon someone or something.
The award ceremony was designed to dignify the achievements of the scientists.
To make something seem worthy and impressive, often more than it actually is.
The simple meal was dignified by the elegant table setting and fine china.
dignifypartizip perfekt
Definitionen
Having or showing a composed, serious manner that is worthy of respect.
She maintained a dignified silence throughout the meeting.
dignifygerundium / partizip präsens
Definitionen
Conferring or intended to confer dignity or honor; lending worth.
Donating anonymously can be a dignifying act.