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   Glorify (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Glorified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Glorifying.] [F. glorifier, L. glorificare; gloria glory + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]
   
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   1. To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.
   
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   Jesus was not yet glorified. John vii. 39.
   
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   2. To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to acknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore.
   
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   That we for thee may glorify the Lord. Shak.
   
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   3. To make (something or someone) appear to be more important, splendid, or valuable than would normally be thought; as, “to glorify every routine job by giving its performer the title “engineer”.”.
   
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