glorify

[ glawr-uh-fahy, glohr- ]

/ ˈglɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈgloʊr- /

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verb (used with object), glo·ri·fied, glo·ri·fy·ing.

to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.

to honor with praise, admiration, or worship; extol.

to make glorious; invest with glory.

to praise the glory of (God), especially as an act of worship.

OTHER WORDS FOR glorify

2 venerate, praise, worship, celebrate.

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Origin of glorify

1300–50; Middle English <Old French glorifier<Late Latin glōrificāre.See glory, -fy

OTHER WORDS FROM glorify

glo·ri·fi·a·ble, adjectiveglo·ri·fi·er, nounde·glo·ri·fy, verb (used with object), de·glo·ri·fied, de·glo·ri·fy·ing.re·glo·ri·fy, verb (used with object), re·glo·ri·fied, re·glo·ri·fy·ing.

self-glo·ri·fied, adjectiveself-glo·ri·fy·ing, adjectiveun·glo·ri·fied, adjectiveun·glo·ri·fy·ing, adjective

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How to use glorify in a sentence

The latter was suspended by Amazon’s Web-hosting service over the weekend after its users glorified the Capitol riot that resulted in five deaths, including one police officer, and left the country’s cathedral of democracy in tatters.
Americans across the political spectrum fear what the Capitol attack portends|Annie Gowen, Jenna Johnson, Holly Bailey|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
As the image appeared on screen for a few seconds, Todd quickly interrupted, “Let’s not glorify this” as MSNBC then quickly cut away.
From historic day to ‘insurrection,’ how the mob takeover of the Capitol unfolded in news coverage|Jeremy Barr, Paul Farhi|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
In his case, Gohmert claimed vice presidents were meant to be more than “the glorified envelope-opener in chief,” a position at odds with more than a century of established practice.
Louie Gohmert’s failed election lawsuit, briefly explained|Cameron Peters|January 2, 2021|Vox
Not all were thrilled about the idea of giving the toppled Davis monument a new home, arguing that even in its diminished state it glorifies the old ideologies.
Richmond sculptor Edward Valentine created many of the statues that defined Lost Cause mythology. Now his family’s museum is confronting the legacy.|Gregory S. Schneider|January 2, 2021|Washington Post

A manager, then, can sometimes act as a glorified robot, “negotiating” rates that have already been set, claiming they’ve scored their client a deal when they would have gotten it with or without a manager.
How a TikTok house destroyed itself|Rebecca Jennings|October 1, 2020|Vox
Golden Age-of-TV evangelists prate on about which glorified soap operas are most deserving of our rapt attention.
America’s Meddlers Are Our Worst Enemies|Stefan Beck|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This may seem like a good idea in theory, but in practice they amount to glorified extra-credit projects and pointless busywork.
Rand Paul and the Certification Racket|Russell Saunders|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ichikowitz said he served between 1992 and 1994 as a glorified gofer for the African National Congress.
African Arms-Maker to Obama: Give War a Chance!|Eli Lake|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond the Brick, however, escapes condemnation as a glorified infomercial by broadening the scope of what it aims to accomplish.
How LEGO Conquered Hollywood 65 Years After Its Debut|Kevin Fallon|April 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Authorized biographies are glorified press releases,” says historian José Murilo de Carvalho.
Brazil’s Rich Ban Biographies Via Arcane Law|Mac Margolis|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Thou hast been favourable to the nation, O Lord, thou hast been favourable to the nation: art thou glorified?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
That God might be glorified immediately, the former was constituted; that he might be glorified mediately, the latter was founded.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
There came therefore a voice out of heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."
His Last Week|William E. Barton
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit: and so shall ye be my disciples.
His Last Week|William E. Barton

British Dictionary definitions for glorify

glorify

/ (ˈɡlɔːrɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)

to make glorious

to make more splendid; adorn

to worship, exalt, or adore

to extol

to cause to seem more splendid or imposing than reality

Derived forms of glorify

glorifiable, adjectiveglorifier, noun

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