Thesaurus: ennoble

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1. v. t. To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify.
2. v. t. To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner.
3. v. confer dignity or honor upon
4. v. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
5. 1. To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify. "Ennobling all that he touches." Trench. What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards Alas! not all the blood of all the Howards. Pope. 2. To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner. Syn. -- To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.
6. v:100 v. confer dignity or honor upon v. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility