ag·gran·dize [ ə grán dz, ággrən dz ](past and past participleag·gran·dized, present participleag·gran·diz·ing, 3rd person present singularag·gran·diz·es)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. enlarge or extend something: to increase the size or scope of something
2. improve status of something: to increase or improve the power, wealth, influence, or status of somebody or something, especially by a deliberate plan
3. exaggerate greatness of somebody: to make somebody or something seem bigger or better than is actually the case, especially through exaggerated praise
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formal
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aggrandizing the value of her accomplishments
[Mid-17th century. < French agrandiss-, stem of agrandir< grandir "increase" < Latin grandis "great"]
