Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggrandize
verb
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
Definition
To increase in power, status, or wealth.
Examples
- He tried to aggrandize his position in the company by taking credit for others’ work.
- The empire was aggrandized through conquest and territorial expansion.
- She wrote a book to aggrandize her achievements in the field of science.
Meaning
Aggrandize generally means to make something larger or more powerful. It can refer to enhancing one’s reputation or influence.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- inflate
- enhance
- magnify
- enrich
