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Meaning of ennoble
The primary meaning of the word "ennoble" is to raise someone or something to a higher level of dignity, honor, or morality.
Etymology of ennoble
The word "ennoble" originates from the Old French word "ennoblir," which is derived from "en-" (meaning "to make" or "to cause to be") and "noble" (meaning "noble" or " aristocratic")
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to make someone a noble" and later expanding to include more figurative senses
Synonyms
dignify
elevate
honor
glorify
exalt
uplift
refine
polish
cultivate
civilize
humanize
spiritualize
edify
instruct
educate
inform
enlighten
inspire
motivate
improve
enhance
upgrade
promote
advance
raise
lift
dignify
ennoble
enshrine
consecrate
sanctify
bless
hallow
canonize
beatify
deify
idealize
romanticize
idolize
apotheosize
aggrandize
magnify
extol
eulogize
praise
commend
laud
admire
respect
revere
venerate
worship
adore
Definitions
- To raise someone to a higher rank or title, especially to make them a noble
- To make someone or something more noble or dignified in character or quality
- To give someone or something a higher or more honorable quality or status
Usage Examples
- Her selfless actions ennobled her in the eyes of the community
- The artist's work ennoble the human experience by capturing its beauty and complexity
- The company's commitment to social responsibility has ennobled its reputation
Antonyms
degrade
demean
lower
reduce
diminish
degrade
debase
demote
humiliate
disgrace
shame
insult
mock
ridicule
belittle
minimize
trivialize
cheapen
coarsen
brutalize
animalize
brutalize
corrupt
deprave
pervert
vitiate
sully
tarnish
besmirch
smear
blacken
defame
slander
calumniate
vilify
abuse
mistreat
ill-treat