glorify
verb
glo·ri·fy
ˈglȯr-ə-ˌfī 
glorified; glorifying
2
: to light up brilliantly
Chandeliers glorified the entire room.
3
a
: to represent as glorious : extol
a song glorifying romantic love
b
: to cause to be or seem to be better than the actual condition
the new position is just a glorified version of the old stockroom job
4
: to give glory to (as in worship)
Examples of glorify in a Sentence
Glorify and give thanks to God.
a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world
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Van Hollen also criticized the Salvadoran government for trying to glorify the treatment given to Abrego Garcia, pointing to the margarita-like drinks placed in front of them and the initial plan to hold the meeting poolside during their Thursday face-to-face.
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Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
In a culture that glorifies busyness, Khan and Naked Zero Wellness want to offer a refreshing alternative: quality over quantity, intention over obligation and wellness that’s both approachable and attainable for every woman.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Van Hollen also criticized the Salvadoran government for trying to glorify the treatment given to Abrego Garcia, pointing to the margarita-like drinks placed in front of them and the initial plan to hold the meeting poolside during their Thursday face-to-face.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
There’s still a cultural undercurrent in some leadership circles that glorifies grinding at all costs.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glorify
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glorify. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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glorify
verb
glo·ri·fy
ˈglōr-ə-ˌfī
ˈglȯr-
glorified; glorifying
2
: to praise highly
3
: to present in a highly often overly favorable light
glorify war
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