Main Entry: dig·ni·fy

Pronunciation: \ˈdig-nə-ˌfī\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): dig·ni·fied; dig·ni·fy·ing

Etymology: Middle English dignifien, from Middle French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from Latin dignus worthy — more at decent

Date: 15th century

1 : to give distinction to : ennoble
2 : to confer dignity upon; also : to give undue attention or status to <won't dignify that remark with a reply>