dignifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of dignify
as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor

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Recent Examples of dignifies The recognizing states will have to step up, too, by making their security guarantees concrete and by helping shape a Palestinian state that does not threaten its neighbors and dignifies its people by providing functioning institutions and proper services. — Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
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  1. elevates
  2. promotes
  3. ennobles
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  • The cold temperature and the snap of the hardened chocolate really elevates the whole experience.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fiber noticeably elevates hand feel, making denim smoother and softer against the skin, while adding a subtle sheen and surface richness that enhances the aesthetic.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevates
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  • Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • But there is no doubt in my mind that the musical ennobles the previously more limited material, which is not often the case when Hollywood movies are scored and sung.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The book’s post-apocalyptic setting ennobles its meditations on selfhood and finitude; the narrator’s search for perpetuity is lent an unshakable gravity by her circumstances.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ennobles

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