[v] give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
[v] confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title"
See Also...
advance, baronetise, baronetize, elevate, honor, honour, kick upstairs, knight, lord, promote, raise, reward, upgrade
Misc. Definitions
\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.