How Do You Spell DIGNIFIES?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪɡnɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "dignifies" is spelled /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪz/. The initial syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound (/ɪ/), followed by the voiceless velar stop (/ɡ/) and the nasal consonant (/n/). The second syllable contains the long "i" sound (/aɪ/), the voiceless labiodental fricative (/f/), and the voiced alveolar fricative (/z/). The spelling of "dignifies" aligns with its pronunciation, making it easier for English language learners to recognize both the spelling and pronunciation of this word.

DIGNIFIES Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "dignifies" refers to the act of bestowing or attributing honor, respect, or importance to someone or something, enhancing their status or elevating their worth in a particular context. It denotes the action of regarding or treating someone or something with dignity.

   When one dignifies a person, object, or concept, they acknowledge and recognize its inherent value, worth, or significance, thereby granting it a higher level of respect or esteem. This act of dignifying often involves attributing qualities such as nobility, excellence, integrity, or honor to enhance their reputation or standing. It can be accomplished through various means, such as verbal praise, commendation, exaltation, or the granting of specific rights or privileges.

   Dignification is driven by the belief that every being or entity possesses inherent dignity and deserves to be treated with respect and value. It is a way to honor and appreciate the qualities or achievements that make someone or something worthy of esteem. By dignifying someone or something, individuals or societies strive to foster a more inclusive, egalitarian, and compassionate environment, where the true worth of individuals or concepts is acknowledged and celebrated.

   Ultimately, dignifying is an action that aims to uplift and validate, cultivating a sense of self-worth and self-esteem in those who receive such reverence or acknowledgment.

Common Misspellings for DIGNIFIES

• significes
• dignifid
• dignfied
• diginified
• siginifies
• dignafied
• signifiys
• signifiyes
• dignifyed
• signifes
• dignifed
• signafies
• dignifiyed
• dignifides
• dignifiies
• dignifyes
• Rigtifies
• dignifys
• dignifyses

Etymology of DIGNIFIES

The word "dignifies" is derived from the noun "dignity", which comes from the Latin word "dignitas". In Latin, "dignitas" referred to worthiness, rank, or esteem. The verb form "dignify", which later gave rise to "dignifies", emerged in the English language around the 15th century, carrying a similar meaning of bestowing honor or respect upon someone or something.

Similar spelling words for DIGNIFIES

• dignify,
• dignified,
• Dignities,
• magnifies,
• dignifying.

Conjugate verb Dignifies

CONDITIONAL

I would dignifies

you would dignifies

he/she/it would dignifies

we would dignifies

they would dignifies

I would dignify

we would dignify

you would dignify

he/she/it would dignify

they would dignify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dignifying

you would be dignifying

he/she/it would be dignifying

we would be dignifying

they would be dignifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dignifies

you would have dignifies

he/she/it would have dignifies

we would have dignifies

they would have dignifies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dignifying

you would have been dignifying

he/she/it would have been dignifying

we would have been dignifying

they would have been dignifying

FUTURE

I will dignify

you will dignify

he/she/it will dignify

we will dignify

they will dignify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dignifying

you will be dignifying

he/she/it will be dignifying

we will be dignifying

they will be dignifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dignified

you will have dignified

he/she/it will have dignified

we will have dignified

they will have dignified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dignifying

you will have been dignifying

he/she/it will have been dignifying

we will have been dignifying

they will have been dignifying

IMPERATIVE

you dignify

we let´s dignify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dignify

PAST

I dignified

you dignified

he/she/it dignified

we dignified

they dignified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dignifying

you were dignifying

he/she/it was dignifying

we were dignifying

they were dignifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

dignified

PAST PERFECT

I had dignified

you had dignified

he/she/it had dignified

we had dignified

they had dignified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dignifying

you had been dignifying

he/she/it had been dignifying

we had been dignifying

they had been dignifying

PRESENT

I dignify

you dignify

he/she/it dignifies

we dignify

they dignify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dignifying

you are dignifying

he/she/it is dignifying

we are dignifying

they are dignifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dignifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dignified

you have dignified

he/she/it has dignified

we have dignified

they have dignified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dignifying

you have been dignifying

he/she/it has been dignifying

we have been dignifying

they have been dignifying

I would have dignified

we would have dignified

you would have dignified

he/she/it would have dignified

they would have dignified