Ennoble (verb)

1. To elevate or dignify someone or something, making them worthy of respect or admiration.
2. To confer a title of nobility upon someone.

Origin:

From the old french word ennoblir, which means to make noble.

Examples:

1. The actress was ennobled by the Queen for her contributions to the arts.
2. His bravery ennobled him in the eyes of his comrades.
3. The teacher's dedication to her students ennobled her profession.
4. The king ennobled the knight by conferring upon him the title of baron.
5. The love and respect they had for each other ennobled their relationship.