Verb

To make solemn.

* {{quote-news, year=2009, date=2009-03-13, author=Toby Cecchini, title=Mixing Metaphors, work=New York Times citation

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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.