aggrandize

[US]/əˈɡrænˌdaɪz/
[UK]/əˈɡrændaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto increase the power, status, or wealth of someone; to exaggerate or praise excessively

Phrases & Collocations

aggrandize one's power

aggrandize oneself

aggrandize one's accomplishments

aggrandize the enemy

aggrandizing propaganda

aggrandized by success

Example Sentences

he sought to aggrandize himself through his wealth.

the king tried to aggrandize his kingdom by conquering neighboring lands.

some politicians try to aggrandize their power at the expense of others.

his autobiography aimed to aggrandize his accomplishments.

the company used advertising to aggrandize its products.

she felt her role was being aggrandized by the media.

the dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his image.

he was accused of trying to aggrandize himself through dishonest means.

the artist sought to aggrandize the beauty of nature in his paintings.

it is important to avoid aggrandizing ourselves at the expense of others.

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