ennoble

Example Sentences

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It’s a conviction that allows us to ennoble ourselves with pathos, with rueful maturity, with wisdom won too late.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2021

The number of people who, out of civic generosity, think that they can enlarge or ennoble their selves by giving their energies to a good larger than themselves?

From Salon • May 27, 2019

The Greek terms ennoble the ailments, even if they don’t make them go away.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 7, 2019

“I think I know who Virginians are — I think they want somebody who will ennoble and uplift and motivate rather than divide.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2018

Suffering does not necessarily ennoble men; but to suffer bravely is always noble.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)