*ennobl*

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards?
Alas! not all the blood of all the Howards. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner.

Syn. -- To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of making noble, or of exalting, dignifying, or advancing to nobility. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which ennobles; excellence; dignity. [ 1913 Webster ]