dignify

About 0.17 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To invest with dignity or honour.
2. verb To give distinction to.
3. verb To exalt in rank.
4. verb To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging.

   I will not dignify that comment with a response.

Similar words

ennoble entitle grace illustrate elevate honest honor ornate nobilitate exalt

Often followed by

the it with and his their by them a that

Word family

dignified dignifies dignifying