aggrandize
to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend.
to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor.
to make (something) appear greater.
Origin of aggrandize
1- Also especially British, ag·gran·dise .
Other words for aggrandize
Opposites for aggrandize
Other words from aggrandize
- ag·gran·dize·ment [uh-gran-diz-muhnt], /əˈgræn dɪz mənt/, noun
- ag·gran·diz·er [uh-gran-dahy-zer, ag-ruhndahy-], /əˈgræn daɪ zər, ˈægˌrəndaɪ-/, noun
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How to use aggrandize in a sentence
Lewis could not but dread whatever tended to aggrandise a state governed by William.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayHis lordship argued that the five-pound qualification would increase agitation, would aggrandise radical interests.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanTo aggrandise himself or to aggrandise his house never entered into his thoughts.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua | William Garden BlaikieThis species of feudality is kept up to aggrandise the corporations at the ruin of towns; and the effect is visible.
The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume II | Thomas PaineBuild up and aggrandise your city, for in so doing you will gird on power like a garment, and win allies for her.
Hiero | Xenophon
British Dictionary definitions for aggrandize
aggrandise
/ (ˈæɡrənˌdaɪz, əˈɡrænˌdaɪz) /
to increase the power, wealth, prestige, scope, etc, of
to cause (something) to seem greater; magnify; exaggerate
Origin of aggrandize
1Derived forms of aggrandize
- aggrandizement or aggrandisement (əˈɡrændɪzmənt), noun
- aggrandizer or aggrandiser, noun
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