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).
To draw a conclusion about something; to consider something to be a certain way. (Typically used with as.)
To write a memorandum about.
To reduce the price of.
To subtract marks or points from, for an error.
To write down.