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honour vs dignify

dignify vs honour

honour is a noun but dignify is not a noun.

honour and dignify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
dignify No No Yes No
As verbs, dignify is a hyponym of honour; that is, dignify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: bestow honor or rewards upon
  • dignify: confer dignity or honor upon
Other hyponyms of honour include drink, pledge, salute, toast, wassail, ennoble, decorate.
honour (noun) dignify (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a woman's virtue or chastity
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
honour (verb) dignify (verb)
accept as pay raise the status of
bestow honor or rewards upon confer dignity or honor upon
show respect towards
Difference between honour and dignify

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