ennoble
/i'noubl/
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Definition
- 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
- give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
- confer dignity or honor upon
- He was dignified with a title