glorifying

[glawr-uh-fahy, glohr-]

verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.

to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.

to honor with praise, admiration, or worship; extol.

to make glorious; invest with glory.

to praise the glory of (God), especially as an act of worship.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Old French glorifier < Late Latin glōrificāre. See glory, -fy

Related forms

glo·ri·fi·a·ble, adjective

glo·ri·fi·er, noun

de·glo·ri·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.

re·glo·ri·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.

self-glo·ri·fied, adjective

self-glo·ri·fy·ing, adjective

un·glo·ri·fied, adjective

un·glo·ri·fy·ing, adjective

Synonyms
2. venerate, praise, worship, celebrate.

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