NYT Dictionary
DIGNIFY
/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/VerbDIG-ni-fydig-ni-fy · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
To invest with dignity or honour.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from dignus (“worthy”) + ficare (in comp.), facere (“to make”). See deign and fact.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.