Raise in status is a term used to describe the act of increasing someone's social standing or reputation. The crossword solutions for this term are EXALT (5 letters), ENNOBLE (7 letters), and UPGRADE (7 letters). EXALT means to praise or glorify someone, while ENNOBLE means to elevate someone to a higher rank or position. UPGRADE, on the other hand, implies an improvement in quality or value. All three words can be used to describe the act of raising someone's status.