dignifying

Bestowing worth upon

Dignifying is the present participle of dignify, which means to give worth, honor, or respect to something or someone.

When you dignify something, you treat it as worthy of serious attention or consideration.

The word often appears in negative constructions: I won't dignify that accusation with a response suggests the speaker considers the matter beneath serious engagement.

To dignify can also mean to elevate something's status or make it seem more important than it perhaps deserves.

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Confer dignity upon

upliftRaise emotionally or physically
exaltPraise with great intensity
elevateTo raise upward

raise · ennobling · glorify · magnify · transfigure · sublime · aggrandize · apotheosize · idealize · extol

honor

tribute

Offering of respect

ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
recognitionPerceiving something as known
commendationFormal expression of approval

accolade · distinction · valor · nobility · integrity · virtue · heroism · gallantry · chivalry · decorum

worth

self-worth

Internal sense of value

self-respectValuing one's own worth
self-esteemOne's sense of worth
prideSatisfaction from one's achievements

confidence · value · worthiness · self-regard · self-acceptance · self-image · empowerment · affirmation · validation · personhood

respect

admiration

Deep respect felt

deferenceYielding to another's judgment
courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
civilityFormal politeness in conduct

acknowledgment · consideration · appreciation · politeness · regard · esteem · recognition · gratitude · validation · acceptance

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