To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.
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 increase the intensity or degree of (something).
To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.
To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
Some movies glorify mobsters by making them seem like the cool kids around the block.
To worship or extol.