glorify
Translation
to praise, to honor, to make something seem better
Examples
They wrote songs to glorify the king.
They wrote songs to glorify the king.
The film was accused of glorifying violence.
The film was accused of glorifying violence.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to praise or honor (sb./sth.) They wrote songs to glorify the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praise, extol, exalt; Antonyms: condemn, criticize
Etymology
From Latin 'gloria' (glory) and '-ficare' (to make). Literally 'to make glorious'.
Memory Tips
Think of a choir singing to 'glorify' a god or a hero.