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Glorify (Verb)

Meaning 1

Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The poet's words tended to glorify the beauty of nature, creating an otherworldly aura around it.
  • Her social media feed often portrays her successes in a way that seems to glorify wealth and material possessions.
  • Through their artwork, the artist aimed to glorify the lives of everyday heroes, telling their stories with emotion and resonance.
  • Some critics argue that the film's plot glorifies violence and has a reckless disregard for the consequences of one's actions.
  • The historical monument was designed to glorify the courage of the soldier who fought for freedom and justice.

Synonyms

  • Transfigure
  • Spiritualize

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Modify

Meaning 2

Cause to seem more splendid; "You are glorifying a rather mediocre building".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • Her excessive praise was glorifying a rather average movie.
  • By associating it with a famous artist, the museum is glorifying an otherwise unremarkable painting.
  • The travel brochure is glorifying a relatively small island as a tropical paradise.
  • Their romanticized portrayal is glorifying a difficult and often miserable historical period.
  • The real estate agent is glorifying a modest home as a luxurious mansion.

Hypernyms

  • Dramatize
  • Aggrandise
  • Lard
  • Aggrandize
  • Embellish
  • Pad
  • Blow Up
  • Dramatise

Related Words

  • Glorification (noun)
  • Glory (noun)

Meaning 3

Praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • Many parents tend to glorify their children's accomplishments on social media.
  • Her family will glorify her memory by making an annual donation to charity in her name.
  • In many cultures it is considered impolite to glorify oneself, so people often ask others to speak to their abilities instead.
  • Families may glorify their ancestors by maintaining their cultural traditions and passing down their stories.
  • During their anniversary celebration, Jack chose to glorify his wife's many years of service to their community.

Synonyms

  • Proclaim
  • Extol
  • Exalt
  • Laud

Hypernyms

  • Praise

Hyponyms

  • Hymn
  • Crack Up
  • Canonize
  • Canonise
  • Ensky

Related Words

  • Glorification (noun)
  • Glory (noun)

Meaning 4

Bestow glory upon; "The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The team's championship win glorified the city with renewed civic pride and a sense of unity.
  • Her bravery in the face of danger glorified her family and inspired the entire community.
  • The art museum's prestigious award glorified the artist with international recognition.
  • Their selfless act of kindness glorified the people of the town and set an example for others to follow.
  • The discovery of her groundbreaking cure glorified the scientist with accolades from her peers.

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Related Words

  • Glorification (noun)
  • Glory (noun)
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