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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.
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What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards?
Alas! not all the blood of all the Howards. --Pope.
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2. To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a
commoner.
Syn: To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.
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