Meaning of the word aggrandize in English

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aggrandize

US /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

UK /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

increase the power, status, or wealth of

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He sought to aggrandize his family by marrying into royalty.

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The dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his own image.

Synonym:

exalt magnify glorify elevate promote

enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts

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He tends to aggrandize his achievements, making them sound more impressive than they are.

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Some historians aggrandize the role of certain figures in history.

Synonym:

exaggerate overstate embellish inflate glorify