dignify
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/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
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/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/
to make someone or something seem important or impressive
The mayor attended the event to dignify the ceremony with his presence.
市长出席活动,以他的到场使仪式显得重要而隆重。
to treat something as important when it is not really
I won't dignify his rude remarks by responding to them.
我不会通过回应来抬举他那些粗鲁的言论。