verb
1.
to enhance the status of
propaganda that exalts nationalism to the level of religion
Synonyms: aggrandize, dignify, distinguish, ennoble, erect, glorify, honor, magnify, pedestal, stellify, sublime, uprear
Related Word: boost, build up, elevate, lift, promote, raise, upgrade, uplift; enhance, heighten, intensify; acclaim, enhalo, extol, laud, praise; apotheosize
Contrasted words: debase, degrade, demean, humble, humiliate; belittle, decry, depreciate, derogate, detract, disparage, downgrade, minimize
Antonyms: abase
2.
Synonyms: fire 2, animate, inform, inspire
Related Word: pique, quicken, stimulate; deepen, enhance, sharpen; encourage, inspirit, spirit (up), uplift