vt.

1. 使有尊嚴，使高貴[（+by/with）]
   The lowly cottage was dignified by the two great pear trees in front of it.

   簡陋的村舍因門前兩棵大梨樹而顯得氣派。

2. 抬高……的身價[（+by/with）]
   They dignified cowardice by calling it prudence.

   他們把怯懦美其名曰為謹慎。

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