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 say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
To belittle through speech; to put down.