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aggrandize Definition

ag·gran·dize (ə gran′dīz′; also, ag′rən-)

transitive verb -·dized′, -·diz′·ing

  1. to make greater, more powerful, richer, etc.: often used reflexively
  2. to make seem greater or more exalted

Etymology: < extended stem of Fr agrandir, to augment < a-, to + grandir, to increase < L grandire < grandis, great

aggrandize Related Forms

ag·gran·dize·ment (ə gran′diz mənt; also, ag′rən dīz′-) noun ag·gran′·diz′er noun

aggrandize Synonyms

aggrandize

v.

  1. To exalt

    acclaim, applaud, glorify; see praise 1.

  2. To increase

    enlarge, intensify, extend; see increase 1.