1. to give dignity or honor to; to make worthy of respect
2. to treat as worthy of serious consideration
Usage: often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The ceremony was meant to dignify the volunteers’ service.
• She refused to dignify his rude comment with a response.
• The memorial will dignify the memory of fallen soldiers.
• Hard work and dedication dignify any profession.
• I won’t dignify that accusation by defending myself.
• The award dignifies excellence in teaching.
• He felt the formal title would dignify his position.