To esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
To invoke divine favor upon.
To honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
To turn (a reference) into an object.
Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.
To cherish; to comfort.
To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.
To encourage; to foster; to stimulate
To educate or bring up; to nurture; to promote emotional, spiritual or other non-physical growth.
To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
To support; to maintain; to be responsible for.