To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.
To make depressed, sad or bored.
To press down.
To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
To raise (something) to a higher position.
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).