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Aggrandized: meaning, definitions and examples

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aggrandized

 

[ əˈɡrændʒaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make greater

To aggrandize means to increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something. It often implies embellishment or exaggeration of one's achievements or qualities, with an intent to impress or elevate perception.

Synonyms

amplify, exaggerate, inflate, magnify

Examples of usage

  • The company aggrandized its reputation through savvy marketing.
  • He aggrandized his role in the project during the presentation.
  • The film aggrandized the historical figure, turning him into a larger-than-life legend.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggrandized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentado

🇮🇳 बढ़ाया हुआ

🇩🇪 vergrößert

🇮🇩 diperbesar

🇺🇦 підвищений

🇵🇱 powiększony

🇯🇵 拡大された

🇫🇷 agrandi

🇪🇸 agrandecido

🇹🇷 büyütülmüş

🇰🇷 확대된

🇸🇦 مُعَظّم

🇨🇿 zvětšený

🇸🇰 zväčšený

🇨🇳 扩大

🇸🇮 povečan

🇮🇸 stækkaður

🇰🇿 ұлғайтылған

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული

🇦🇿 böyüdülmüş

🇲🇽 agrandecido

Word origin

The word 'aggrandize' originates from the French word 'agrandir,' which means 'to enlarge' or 'to increase.' This French term itself is derived from the Latin root 'aggrandire', where 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward' and 'grandis' means 'large' or 'great.' The word began appearing in the English language around the early 17th century. It often carries connotations of elevating one's status or reputation but can also imply a degree of dishonesty in the portrayal of one's importance. Over time, it has been used in various contexts, from personal biographies to corporate branding, signifying a common desire to elevate one's image in society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,893, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.