respectabilize Definition
- 1to make something or someone respectable or worthy of respect
- 2to conform to the standards of respectability
Using respectabilize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "respectabilize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The new dress code was implemented to respectabilize the company's image.
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He tried to respectabilize his criminal past by doing charity work.
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She hoped that her new job would help respectabilize her family's reputation.
respectabilize Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: respectabilize in Brief
The verb 'respectabilize' [ri-spek-tuh-buh-lahyz] means to make something or someone respectable or worthy of respect, or to conform to the standards of respectability. It is often used in the context of improving one's reputation or image, as in 'She hoped that her new job would help respectabilize her family's reputation.' Synonyms include 'legitimize,' 'dignify,' and 'ennoble.'
