1. to possess or demonstrate noble qualities such as honor, dignity, courage, or high moral principles
He chose to be noble in defeat and congratulated his opponent.
Ele escolheu ser nobre na derrota e felicitou seu oponente.
2. to belong to or come from the nobility; to have aristocratic status
She was born to be noble, inheriting her family's title.
Ela nasceu para ser nobre, herdando o título de sua família.
3. to act with generosity, magnanimity, or elevated moral character
To be noble is to help others without expecting reward.
Ser nobre é ajudar os outros sem esperar recompensa.