self-glorify
|self/glor/i/fy|
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/sɛlf ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/
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/sɛlf ˈɡlɒrɪfaɪ/
self-praise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-glorify' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'glorify', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'glorify' means to praise or honor.
Historical Evolution
'self-glorify' evolved from the combination of 'self' and 'glorify', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to praise oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to praise oneself excessively or boast about one's own achievements.
He tends to self-glorify his minor achievements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41