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verb (v)

• confer dignity or honor upon(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  ennoble
  

  source: wordnet30
• raise the status of(verb.change)

  Example:
  I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.(verb)

  source: webster1913