ENNOBLES

Verb

ennobles

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ennoble

Source: Wiktionary


ENNOBLE

En*no"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ennobled; p. pr. & vb. n. Ennobling.] Etym: [Pref. en- + noble: cf. F. ennoblir.]

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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