glorificar

Senses

1. 1.

   to glorify

   to praise, honor, or exalt someone or something highly

2. 2.

   to celebrate

   to honor or commend publicly or ceremonially

3. 3.

   to make glorious

   to enhance or represent something as magnificent or noble

Examples

• "Los historiadores glorificaron al héroe de guerra."

  The historians glorified the war hero.

• "No debemos glorificar la violencia en las películas."

  We should not glorify violence in films.

• "La religión glorifica a los mártires por su sacrificio."

  Religion glorifies the martyrs for their sacrifice.

Usage

A formal, somewhat literary verb. Commonly used in contexts of praise, honor, or reverence. Often appears in negative constructions (no glorificar) to express disapproval of romanticizing harmful behaviors. Requires a direct object.