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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ennobling adj 1: investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings" [syn: {dignifying}] 2: tending to exalt; "an exalting eulogy"; "ennobling thoughts" [syn: {exalting}]
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