Dig"ni*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Dignified (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Dignifying.] [OF. dignifier, fr. LL.
dignificare; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in
comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact.]
To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give
distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.
Your worth will dignify our feast.
B. Jonson.
Syn. -- To exalt; elevate; prefer; advance; honor;
illustrate; adorn; ennoble.