glorify

[ glawr-uh-fahy, glohr- ]

verb (used with object)

, glo·ri·fied, glo·ri·fy·ing.

1. to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
2. to honor with praise, admiration, or worship; extol.

   Synonyms: celebrate, worship, praise, venerate

3. to make glorious; invest with glory.
4. to praise the glory of (God), especially as an act of worship.

glorify

/ ˈɡlɔːrɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make glorious
2. to make more splendid; adorn
3. to worship, exalt, or adore
4. to extol
5. to cause to seem more splendid or imposing than reality

Derived Forms

• ˈgloriˌfier, noun
• ˈgloriˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• glori·fia·ble adjective
• glori·fier noun
• de·glori·fy verb (used with object) deglorified deglorifying
• re·glori·fy verb (used with object) reglorified reglorifying
• self-glori·fied adjective
• self-glori·fying adjective
• un·glori·fied adjective
• un·glori·fying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glorify¹

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

Example Sentences

"People need to know, if you glorify that you risk committing a really serious terrorism offence," Jonathan Hall KC said at the time.

From BBC

Instead of using their resources for good — to, say, reimagine comfort food as something not just affordable but as inventive dishes made with fresh ingredients — Novak, Teigen and Hollingsworth at ChainFest instead opted to glorify the likes of Panda Express, Cracker Barrel, White Castle, Domino’s and more.

From Los Angeles Times

So why are so many outside the battle zone ready to glorify the massacre of Israelis on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

“One of the peculiarities of squares is their screwy propensity to glorify rogues and scoundrels.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Anna's experience sheds light on a work culture that seems to glorify overwork while neglecting the very human beings behind the roles," she wrote.

From BBC

Related Words

• eulogize
• exalt
• extol
• lionize