To take away; to subtract.
To taper.
To disappear gradually.
To make smaller.
To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
To become less or smaller.
To raise (something) to a higher position.
To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
To confer honor or nobility on (someone).
To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.
To increase the intensity or degree of (something).