dignifies

present tense third-person singular of dignify

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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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Verb
  • While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While the device does not replace medical testing, Kohler promotes it as a tool for users to spot changes that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This year, the festival’s host and beneficiary is Event Zero Foundation, which promotes sustainable event practices.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Fitzgerald settlement ennobles neither side.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025

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“Dignifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignifies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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