vt. 授予爵位, 使高贵

Ennoble \En*no"ble\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ennobled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Ennobling}.] [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.