3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aggrandize \Ag"gran*dize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Aggrandized}; p.
pr & vb n. {Aggrandizing}.] [F. agrandir [`a] (L. ad) +
grandir to increase, L. grandire fr grandis great. See
{Grand}, and cf {Finish}.]
1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase; as to aggrandize
our conceptions, authority, distress.
2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth;
-- applied to persons, countries, etc
His scheme for aggrandizing his son. --Prescott.
3. To make appear great or greater; to exalt. --Lamb.
Syn: To augment; exalt; promote; advance.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aggrandize \Ag"gran*dize\, v. i.
To increase or become great. [Obs.]
Follies, continued till old age, do aggrandize. --J.
Hall.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
aggrandize
v : add details to [syn: {embroider}, {pad}, {lard}, {embellish},
{blow up}, {dramatize}, {dramatise}]
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