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Dignify vs Ignify - What's the difference?

dignify | ignify |

As verbs the difference between dignify and ignify

is that dignify is to invest with dignity or honour while ignify is to form into fire.

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

    ignify

    English

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To form into fire.
    • (Stukeley)
    (Webster 1913)