Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

engrandecer

verb

/ɛnˌɡræn.dɪˈsɛr/

Definition

To make something larger or greater in size, stature, or power.

Examples

Ela escribe artigos para engrandecer a sua reputação na comunidade. (She writes articles to enhance her reputation in the community.)
O filme foi feito para engrandecer a história do herói nacional. (The film was made to magnify the story of the national hero.)

Meaning

Engrandecer refers to the act of enhancing the importance or size of something, often used in a figurative sense to signify elevating someone’s status or reputation.