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Exalt vs Dignify - What's the difference?

exalt | dignify |

Dignify is a synonym of exalt.



As verbs the difference between exalt and dignify

is that exalt is to honor; to hold in high esteem while dignify is to invest with dignity or honour.

exalt

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To honor; to hold in high esteem.
  • They exalted their queen.
  • To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
  • The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.

    Derived terms

    * exaltedly * exaltedness * exalter

    See also

    * exult

    Anagrams

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    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