aggrandize
aggrandize · aggrandizes · aggrandized · aggrandizing
To make great; to enlarge; to increaseTo make great; to enlarge; to increase.
/əˈɡɹændaɪ̯z/
» His need to aggrandize his accomplishments caused him to obtrude himself into every conversation.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To make great; to enlarge; to increase.
to aggrandize one's authority, distress
(transitive)To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.).
(formal, transitive)To make appear great or greater; to exalt.
aggrandize one's accomplishments and downplay others'
(intransitive, rare)To increase or become great.
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Examples
2 sentencesHis need to aggrandize his accomplishments caused him to obtrude himself into every conversation.
His unctuous praise of the king was clearly meant to aggrandize his own position at court.
Translations
2 languagesForms
aggrandizes, aggrandizing, aggrandized, aggrandized| Base form | aggrandize · to aggrandize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | aggrandizes |
| Present participle | aggrandizing |
| Past simple | aggrandized |
| Past participle | aggrandized |
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49 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle