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 make helpless due to emotion.
To become helpless due to emotion.
To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
To cause to shrivel or dry up.
To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.