어떤 것에 위엄이나 품격을 부여하여 고귀하게 만들다.
To make something seem worthy, impressive, or honorable, often by adding distinction or ceremony.
예문:
"The presence of the royal family served to dignify the opening ceremony."
"She would not dignify his insults with a reply."
보잘것없는 것에 거창한 명칭을 붙여 그럴듯하게 미화하다.
To give an impressive or high-sounding name to something that is actually ordinary or unworthy.
예문:
"Don't dignify that tiny shed by calling it a guest house."
"The marketing team tried to dignify the cheap plastic as 'vegan leather'."