v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dignified p. pr. & vb. n. Dignifying. ] [ OF. dignifier, fr. LL. dignificare; L. dignus worthy + ficare (in comp.), facere to make. See Deign, and Fact. ] To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor. [ 1913 Webster ]