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Glorify Definition & Meaning

glorify
verb
  1. praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"
  2. bestow glory upon; "The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic"
  3. elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
  4. cause to seem more splendid; "You are glorifying a rather mediocre building"

"Glorify" in song lyrics

See how glorify is used in real songs:

  • "I'm coming' for My props, you'll stop, drop and glorify"
    The Cross Movement — Whirlwind
  • "petrify, intelligence I glorify"
    Jeru the Damaja — Statik
  • "Allah U Akbar his name I glorify"
    Akbar — Battle Cry

Usage tips for "glorify"

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Frequently asked questions

What does glorify mean?
praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking" bestow glory upon; "The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic" elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration cause to seem more splendid; "You are glorifying a rather mediocre building"
What part of speech is glorify?
Glorify is a verb.
How many definitions does glorify have?
Glorify has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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