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.
Your worth will dignify our feast. B. Jonson.
Syn. — To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor; illustrate; adorn; ennoble.