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Ennoble vs Dignify - What's the difference?

ennoble | dignify | Synonyms |

Dignify is a synonym of ennoble.



As verbs the difference between ennoble and dignify

is that ennoble is to bestow with nobility, honour or grace while dignify is to invest with dignity or honour.

ennoble

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To bestow with nobility, honour or grace.
  • To ennoble textile fabrics, the industrial processes of dry-cleaning, printing and embossing, and sizing and finishing, which together are known as 'ennobling fabrics'.
  • Derived terms

    * ennobler * ennoblement * ennobled * ennobling

    dignify

    English

    Verb

  • to invest with dignity or honour
  • to give distinction to
  • to exalt in rank
  • to honor.
  • Your worth will dignify our feast. - B. Jonson.

    Synonyms

    * exalt * elevate * prefer * advance * honor * illustrate * adorn * ennoble