His connection with two prestigious families significantly increased the Chaucers' status in society.

They had been suffering trading reverses and were anxious to increase their status.

She worked hard to increase Ottawa's international status.

"What you have done for us will increase our status and our funds," said Laliskareerlyar.

He must know she could not speak his tongue-perhaps it would increase her status to have these translators.

This evening they got a new message to increase their alert status.

People also spread negative gossip to increase their own social status at the expense of other people's.

The restoration of these warriors to the clan only increased the Prince's status as a hero in their eyes.

The subsequent access to the Royal family this allowed increased not only his status but also that of his wife.

It is an interesting offer," he said, "and one that would greatly increase our status.