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aggrandized

UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪzd/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪzd/

Translations

aggrandizedadjective
more aggrandized
Comp.
most aggrandized
Super.
agrandiSens matériel ou figuré : rendu plus grand, plus important ou plus puissant.
The newly aggrandized corporation dominated the entire market.
La société nouvellement agrandie dominait tout le marché.
embelliAu sens figuré : présenté de façon plus impressionnante qu’en réalité.
The aggrandized tales of his adventures made him seem like a hero to his friends.
Les récits embellis de ses aventures le faisaient passer pour un héros auprès de ses amis.
Synonyms
magnified
enhanced
elevated
inflated
exaggerated
aggrandizedpast participle
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪzd/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪzd/
Past participle of the verb 'aggrandize' used adjectivally.
agrandiAu sens de statut, de pouvoir ou d’apparence : qui a été accru ou rehaussé.
The aggrandized legend bore little resemblance to the modest truth.
La légende agrandie ne ressemblait guère à la vérité modeste.
Synonyms
aggrandizing
embellished
boosted
vaunted
glorified
exalted
elevated
enhanced
augmented
inflated
enlarged
magnified
exaggerated
aggrandizeverb

aggrandized

Past Simple

aggrandized
Past Simple
aggrandized
Past Participle
aggrandizing
Gerund
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
exagérerPour présenter quelqu’un ou ses mérites comme plus importants qu’ils ne le sont.
He tends to aggrandize his achievements to impress his colleagues.
Il a tendance à exagérer ses réalisations pour impressionner ses collègues.
accroîtreSoutenu ; pour le pouvoir, le statut ou la richesse.
The company sought to aggrandize its influence in the tech industry by acquiring smaller startups.
L’entreprise a cherché à accroître son influence dans le secteur technologique en rachetant de petites start-up.
Synonyms
inflate
magnify
enhance
elevate
promote
boost
exaggerate
Antonyms
diminish
degrade
belittle

Definitions

aggrandizedadjective
Made to appear greater or more impressive than is actually the case.
The aggrandized tales of his adventures made him seem like a hero to his friends.
Enlarged or increased, especially in power, status, or wealth.
The newly aggrandized corporation dominated the entire market.
aggrandizedpast participle
Having been enlarged or enhanced in status, power, or appearance.
The aggrandized legend bore little resemblance to the modest truth.
aggrandizeverb
To increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something.
The company sought to aggrandize its influence in the tech industry by acquiring smaller startups.
To enhance the reputation of someone beyond what is justified by the facts.
He tends to aggrandize his achievements to impress his colleagues.
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