Definitions
- Referring to the act of giving importance or respect to someone or something. - Describing the process of elevating or enhancing the status or reputation of someone or something. - Talking about the act of making something appear more impressive or worthy of respect.
- Referring to the act of raising or lifting someone or something to a higher level or position. - Describing the process of glorifying or praising someone or something excessively. - Talking about the act of elevating someone or something to a position of honor or authority.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve elevating or enhancing the status or reputation of someone or something.
- 2Both words imply a sense of respect or admiration.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the act of raising someone or something to a higher level or position.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exalt implies a stronger sense of praise or glorification than dignify.
- 2Position: Exalt often refers to elevating someone to a higher position of authority or honor, while dignify can refer to enhancing the status or reputation of someone or something without necessarily changing their position.
- 3Connotation: Exalt has a more positive connotation than dignify, which can sometimes have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Dignify is more commonly used in everyday language than exalt.
- 5Formality: Exalt is generally considered more formal than dignify.
Remember this!
Dignify and exalt are both synonyms that refer to the act of elevating or enhancing the status or reputation of someone or something. However, exalt implies a stronger sense of praise or glorification, often referring to elevating someone to a higher position of authority or honor. On the other hand, dignify can refer to enhancing the status or reputation of someone or something without necessarily changing their position. Dignify is more commonly used in everyday language and has a more neutral or negative connotation, while exalt is generally considered more formal and has a more positive connotation.
