What does dignify mean?

dig·ni·fy

ˈdiɡnəˌfī/

verb

verb: dignify; 3rd person present: dignifies; past tense: dignified; past participle: dignified; gerund or present participle: dignifying

1. make (something) seem worthy and impressive. "the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony"

   synonyms: ennoble, enhance, distinguish, add distinction to, honor, grace, exalt, magnify, glorify, elevate "shall we dignify their arrival with some music?"

   • give an impressive name to (someone or something that one considers worthless).

     "dumps are increasingly dignified as landfills"