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- [uh-gran-dahyz, ag-ruh n-dahyz]
- /əˈgræn daɪz, ˈæg rənˌdaɪz/
- /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gran-dahyz, ag-ruh n-dahyz]
- /əˈgræn daɪz, ˈæg rənˌdaɪz/
Definitions of aggrandize word
- verb aggrandize To aggrandize someone means to make them seem richer, more powerful, and more important than they really are. To aggrandize a building means to make it more impressive. 3
- verb aggrandize to increase the power, wealth, prestige, scope, etc, of 3
- verb aggrandize to cause (something) to seem greater; magnify; exaggerate 3
- verb transitive aggrandize to make greater, more powerful, richer, etc. 3
- verb transitive aggrandize to make seem greater or more exalted 3
- verb with object aggrandize to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend. 1
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Origin of aggrandize
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < French aggrandiss- (long stem of aggrandir to magnify), equivalent to ag- ag- + grand (see grand) + -iss -ish2, irregular equated with -ize
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Parts of speech for Aggrandize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggrandize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
aggrandize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggrandize
verb aggrandize
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- dignify — to confer honor or dignity upon; honor; ennoble.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- distinguish — to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
- parlay — to bet or gamble (an original amount and its winnings) on a subsequent race, contest, etc.
Antonyms for aggrandize
verb aggrandize
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- denounce — If you denounce a person or an action, you criticize them severely and publicly because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
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