1. (

• ennoble ,
• dignify

) confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title" ;

2. (

• dignify ,

) raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer" ;

1. (

• dignifying ,
• ennobling

) investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings" ;