ennoble
Raise in rank
Ennoble means to elevate in dignity, honor, or character.
In its literal sense, it refers to raising someone to the rank of nobility: The king ennobled several loyal subjects after the war.
More commonly, ennoble describes making something or someone more admirable or worthy of respect: Her selfless acts ennobled her in the eyes of the community.
The word suggests transformation toward a higher moral or social standing.
Raise emotionally or physically
- raiseLift or increase
- exaltPraise with great intensity
- dignifyConfer honor upon
- glorifyPraise to excess
sanctify · heighten · promote · advance · ascend · lofty · sublime · transcend
Knightly code of honor
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- valorCourage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
distinction · renown · esteem · respect · venerate · revere · acclaim · tribute
System of noble ranks
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- titleFormal honorific or name
- dukeHighest-ranking nobleman
- baronLow-ranking peer
countess · viscount · marquess · gentry · lordship · ladyship · heraldry · coronet
Moral soundness and consistency
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- goodnessMoral excellence
purity · decency · rectitude · uprightness · principled · altruism · benevolence · compassion
uplift
Raise emotionally or physically
glorify · sanctify · heighten · promote · advance · ascend · lofty · sublime · transcend · refine
chivalry
Knightly code of honor
heroism · distinction · renown · esteem · respect · venerate · revere · acclaim · tribute · accolade
peerage
System of noble ranks
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- titleFormal honorific or name
- dukeHighest-ranking nobleman
baron · countess · viscount · marquess · gentry · lordship · ladyship · heraldry · coronet · escutcheon
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
goodness · purity · decency · rectitude · uprightness · principled · altruism · benevolence · compassion · generosity