Ennoble: meaning, definitions and examples
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ennoble
[ ɪˈnəʊbl ]
in a positive light
To ennoble means to elevate in rank, dignity, or esteem. It is the act of giving someone a higher social status or moral character.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The king decided to ennoble the commoner for his bravery in battle.
- Her charitable work has helped ennoble her reputation in the community.
through recognition or honor
To ennoble can also mean to confer a title of nobility or honor upon someone, thus recognizing their achievements or contributions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The queen decided to ennoble the scientist for his groundbreaking research.
- Being ennobled with a knighthood was a great honor for him.
Translations
Translations of the word "ennoble" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nobilitar
🇮🇳 श्रेष्ठ बनाना
🇩🇪 adeln
🇮🇩 memuliakan
🇺🇦 облагородити
🇵🇱 uszlachetniać
🇯🇵 高貴にする
🇫🇷 anoblir
🇪🇸 ennoblecer
🇹🇷 soylulaştırmak
🇰🇷 고귀하게 하다
🇸🇦 يُشَرِّف
🇨🇿 zušlechtit
🇸🇰 zušľachtiť
🇨🇳 使高贵
🇸🇮 oplemenititi
🇮🇸 göfga
🇰🇿 асқақтату
🇬🇪 გაამაყება
🇦🇿 yüksəltmək
🇲🇽 ennoblecer
Word origin
The word 'ennoble' has its origins in Middle English and Old French, coming from the Latin word 'nobilis' meaning 'noble'. Over the centuries, the term evolved to represent the act of elevating someone to a higher status or recognizing their achievements. The concept of ennoblement has been prevalent in various societies as a way to honor individuals for their contributions or virtues.
See also: nobility, noble, nobleman, nobleness, nobles, noblewoman, nobly.