glorify
verb
glo·ri·fy
ˈglȯr-ə-ˌfī 
glorified; glorifying
2
: to light up brilliantly
Chandeliers glorified the entire room.
3
a
: to represent as glorious : extol
a song glorifying romantic love
b
: to cause to be or seem to be better than the actual condition
the new position is just a glorified version of the old stockroom job
4
: to give glory to (as in worship)
Examples of glorify in a Sentence
Glorify and give thanks to God.
a number of big names were recruited in the hopes that their presence would glorify the university's school of medicine in the eyes of the medical world
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Society often glorifies younger entrepreneurs as the very definition of success; however, youth is hardly a prerequisite for building a thriving business.
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Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Women crafted an ornate style highly appreciated by the pontiffs – glorifying them with pure white linen and gold embroidery.
—Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
These optional educational resources about the Israel-Hamas war included posters that glorify violence against Israelis, depict Israelis as snakes, and show a Star of David made out of dollar bills.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Malaysian and Pakistani leaders criticized the film for glorifying the American troops while ignoring the contributions provided by troops from their countries.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Women crafted an ornate style highly appreciated by the pontiffs – glorifying them with pure white linen and gold embroidery.
—Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
These optional educational resources about the Israel-Hamas war included posters that glorify violence against Israelis, depict Israelis as snakes, and show a Star of David made out of dollar bills.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Malaysian and Pakistani leaders criticized the film for glorifying the American troops while ignoring the contributions provided by troops from their countries.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Glorify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glorify. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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glorify
verb
glo·ri·fy
ˈglōr-ə-ˌfī
ˈglȯr-
glorified; glorifying
2
: to praise highly
3
: to present in a highly often overly favorable light
glorify war
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