To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
To lower in value or social position.
To reduce in quality or purity.
To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.
To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
Some movies glorify mobsters by making them seem like the cool kids around the block.
To worship or extol.