En-nō'ble, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENNOBLED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENNOBLING.] [Prefix en and noble, q. v.; Fr. ennoblir, Pr. enoblecir.] 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? Pope. 2. To raise to nobility; to give titular rank to; as, to ennoble a commoner. Syn.—To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.