glorify

verb
UK: /ˈɡlɔː.rɪ.faɪ/
US: /ˈɡlɔːr.ə.faɪ/

  1. To praise or honor someone or something, especially in a way that makes them seem more important or special than they really are.

    1. The song lyrics glorify his bravery.
    2. The media tend to glorify criminals, making them appear more attractive.

  2. To cause something to be admired or considered important.

    1. The film seems to glorify violence.
    2. We shouldn't glorify war; it causes only destruction and pain to many people.

  3. To give praise and honor to God.

    1. We glorify God through prayer.
    2. The choir sings to glorify the Lord every Sunday morning.

Synonyms

exalt worship honor venerate praise magnify revere
glorify transitive-verb

  1. To represent something in a favorable way.

    1. The artist's paintings glorify nature.
    2. Writers often glorify historical figures, ignoring their flaws.
glorify intransitive-verb

  1. To express great approval or admiration.

    1. They glorify the past.
    2. Some people glorify material wealth as a sign of success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glorify" in English means: To praise or honor someone or something, especially in a way that makes them seem more important or special than they really are., To cause something to be admired or considered important., To give praise and honor to God..

The phonetic transcription of "glorify" is /ˈɡlɔː.rɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /ˈɡlɔːr.ə.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glorify": exalt, worship, honor, venerate, praise, magnify, revere.

Example usage of "glorify": "The song lyrics glorify his bravery.". More examples on the page.