To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.
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).