 Definitions of aggrandize [əˈgræn daɪz, ˈæg rənˌdaɪz] 
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1. (v.t.) aggrandize
to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend.
2. aggrandize
to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor.
3. aggrandize
to make (something) appear greater.
Etymology: (1625–35; < F aggrandiss-, long s. of ag(g)randir to magnify)
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1. (verb) embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise
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1. (verb) aggrandize
to make great; to enlarge; to increase; as, to aggrandize our conceptions, authority, distress
2. (verb) aggrandize
to make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc
3. (verb) aggrandize
to make appear great or greater; to exalt
4. (verb) aggrandize
to increase or become great
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