aggrandize Definition
ag·gran·dize (ə gran′dīz′; also, ag′rən-)
transitive verb -·dized′, -·diz′·ing
- to make greater, more powerful, richer, etc.: often used reflexively
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near aggrandize
- ‹ aggrade
- ‹ agglutinogen
- ‹ agglutinin
- ‹ agglutinative
- ‹ agglutination
- ‹ agglutinate
- ‹ agglutinant
- ‹ agglomeration
- ‹ agglomerate
- ‹ aggiornamento

