GLORIFY

glorify

(verb) bestow glory upon; “The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic”

glorify

(verb) cause to seem more splendid; “You are glorifying a rather mediocre building”

transfigure, glorify, spiritualize

(verb) elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ’s transfiguration

laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaim

(verb) praise, glorify, or honor; “extol the virtues of one’s children”; “glorify one’s spouse’s cooking”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

glorify (third-person singular simple present glorifies, present participle glorifying, simple past and past participle glorified)

(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

(transitive) To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.

(transitive) To worship or extol.

Synonyms

• transfigure, exalt, mythify

Antonyms

• (all meanings): vilify

• (regard something or someone excellent baselessly): slander

Source: Wiktionary


Glo"ri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Glorified; p. pr. & vb. n. Glorifying.] Etym: [F. glorifier, L. glorificare; gloria glory + - ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]

1. To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory. Jesus was not yet glorified. John vii. 39.

2. To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore. That we for thee may glorify the Lord. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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