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dignificou-se

[dig-ni-fi-KOU-se]
verb
dignified oneself; became dignified
1. Third person singular preterite reflexive form of 'dignificar' - to conduct oneself with dignity; to gain or acquire dignity
He dignified himself through his humble actions and moral conduct.
Ele dignificou-se através de suas ações humildes e conduta moral.
2. To elevate one's status or reputation through worthy behavior
She dignified herself by refusing to engage in gossip.
Ela dignificou-se ao recusar-se a participar de fofocas.
Synonyms
enobreceu-seelevou-seprestigiou-sehonrou-se
Antonyms
desonrou-serebaixou-sehumilhou-sedegradou-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dignificou-se
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
dignificou-se
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dignificar-se com atitudes nobres
manter a dignidade
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