Dig'ni-fy, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DIGNIFIED; p. pr. & vb. n. DIGNIFYING.] [O. Fr. dignifier, L. Lat. dignificare, from Lat. dignus, worthy, and facere, to make; Pr. & Sp. dignificar, It. degnificare.] To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank.

Your worth will dignify our feast. B. Jonson.

Syn.—To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.