What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dignify
Example
By attending the ceremony, you will dignify the occasion. [dignify: verb]
Example
The artist's work helped to dignify the genre of street art. [dignify: verb]
exalt
Example
The king exalted his most loyal advisor to the position of prime minister. [exalted: past tense]
Example
The fans exalted the singer's performance as the best they had ever seen. [exalted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dignify is more commonly used in everyday language than exalt.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dignify and exalt?
Exalt is generally considered more formal than dignify.
