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 send (someone) to prison or mental asylum.
To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up.
To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.
To kill someone.
To store, add to one's stores for later use.
To consume (food or drink), especially in large quantities.
To take a large lead in a game, especially enough to guarantee victory or make the game no longer competitive.
To hit the ball in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it; see passing shot
To knock out an opponent.
To discard, divest oneself of.
To strike out a batter.