Definition

1. Verb:
   • To give a title of nobility to someone; to make someone a member of the nobility: The act of formally bestowing a rank or title, such as duke, earl, or knight, upon a person, elevating their social status.
   • To confer dignity or honor upon; to elevate in character or quality: The act of making something or someone more noble, dignified, or morally elevated, often in a figurative sense.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The king decided to ennoble the brave soldier for his service to the crown.
  • Great acts of selflessness can ennoble the human spirit.
  • Her lifelong dedication to charity work truly ennobled her character.

Advanced Usage

• "to ennoble with": to honor or dignify by bestowing something specific.
  • The ceremony ennobled him with the title of Baron.
• Passive Voice: Often used to describe the state of being honored or elevated.
  • She felt ennobled by the great responsibility entrusted to her.

Variants and Related Words

• Ennoblement (n): The act of ennobling or the state of being ennobled.
  • The ennoblement of commoners was rare in that era.
• Noble (adj): Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles; belonging to the aristocracy.
• Nobility (n): The quality of being noble; the aristocratic class.

Synonyms

• Elevate: To raise to a higher position or rank.
• Dignify: To make something seem worthy or impressive.
• Exalt: To hold in very high regard; to praise highly.
• Honor: To regard with great respect.

Antonyms

• Degrade: To treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect.
• Debase: To reduce in quality or value; to lower in character.
• Demean: To cause a loss of dignity or respect for.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "ennoble the mind": to elevate one's thoughts or intellect.
  • Studying philosophy can ennoble the mind.
• "ennobling cause": a purpose or mission that lends dignity and honor to those involved.
  • They fought for an ennobling cause: freedom for all.

Verb

1. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
2. confer dignity or honor upon
   • He was dignified with a title