Ennoble

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnoʊbəl/

Definitions of ennoble

verb to elevate in rank, dignity, or excellence

Example Sentences

A1 Kindness can ennoble even the simplest of actions.

A2 The queen's visit to the orphanage ennoble the children's spirits.

B1 His selfless acts of charity ennoble him in the eyes of the community.

B2 The artist's work seeks to ennoble the human experience through beauty and emotion.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research has the potential to ennoble our understanding of the universe.

C2 Through his philanthropic efforts, the billionaire has ennoble his legacy and reputation.

Examples of ennoble in a Sentence

formal It is believed that education has the power to ennoble society.

informal Helping others can ennoble your spirit.

slang Volunteering can really ennoble your soul, dude.

figurative The artist sought to ennoble everyday objects through her unique perspective.

Grammatical Forms of ennoble

• past tense: ennobled
• plural: ennobles
• comparative: more ennobling
• superlative: most ennobling
• present tense: ennobles
• future tense: will ennoble
• perfect tense: has ennobled
• continuous tense: is ennobling
• singular: ennobles
• positive degree: ennoble
• infinitive: ennoble
• gerund: ennobling
• participle: ennobled

Origin and Evolution of ennoble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ennoble' originated from the Old French word 'ennobler' which came from the Latin word 'nobilis' meaning 'noble'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of making someone noble or of high rank, the word 'ennoble' has evolved to also mean to elevate or dignify someone or something, often in a metaphorical sense.