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Venerate vs Dignify - What's the difference?

venerate | dignify |

As verbs the difference between venerate and dignify

is that venerate is to treat with great respect and deference while dignify is to invest with dignity or honour.

venerate

English

Verb

(venerat)
  • To treat with great respect and deference.
  • To revere or hold in awe.

    • Related terms

    * revere * venerable * veneration * venerative

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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