01 v. t. To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify.
imp. & p. p.
Ennobled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ennobling
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1.
To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify.“What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards? Alas! not all the blood of all the Howards.” — Pope.
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2.
To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner.
Syn.
To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.