'dignify' definitions:

Definition of 'dignify'

From: WordNet
verb
Confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title" [syn: ennoble, dignify]
verb
Raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer"

Definition of 'dignify'

From: GCIDE
  • dignify \dig"ni*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dignified; p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dignificare; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.] To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor. [1913 Webster]
  • Your worth will dignify our feast. --B. Jonson.
  • Syn: To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble. [1913 Webster]