v. Function: verb
1 to enhance the status of FF1C; propaganda that exalts nationalism to the level of religion FF1E;
Synonyms: aggrandize, dignify, distinguish, ennoble, erect, glorify, honor, magnify, pedestal, stellify, sublime, uprear
Related Words: 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
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Synonyms: FIRE 2, animate, inform, inspire
Related Words: pique, quicken, stimulate; deepen, enhance, sharpen; encourage, inspirit, spirit (up), uplift