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aggrandizing

/əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

aggrandizingnoun

/əˈɡræn.daɪ.zɪŋ/

/əˈɡrænˌdaɪ.zɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of aggrandizing'.

auto-glorificationEmploi surtout péjoratif, pour le fait de se mettre soi-même ou de mettre quelqu’un d’autre en valeur de façon excessive.

His relentless aggrandizing of the company's achievements eventually rang hollow.

Son auto-glorification incessante des succès de l’entreprise a fini par sonner creux.

Additional translations

exagérationAu sens plus général de mise en valeur excessive ou d’amplification de l’importance.

Synonyms

aggrandizinggerund / present participle

/əˈɡrændaɪzɪŋ/

Present-participial adjective describing speech or action that exaggerates importance.

grandiloquentEn parlant de propos, d’un ton ou d’une attitude qui exagère l’importance de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose.

His aggrandizing remarks about his role in the project made it seem like he was the sole contributor.

Ses remarques grandiloquentes sur son rôle dans le projet donnaient l’impression qu’il en était l’unique contributeur.

Synonyms

aggrandizeverb

aggrandizing

Gerund

aggrandized

Past Simple

aggrandized

Past Participle

aggrandizing

Gerund

/əˈɡræn.daɪz/

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.

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.

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aggrandizingnoun

The act or process of increasing or exaggerating the perceived power, status, or importance of someone or something.

His relentless aggrandizing of the company's achievements eventually rang hollow.

aggrandizinggerund / present participle

Exaggerating or enhancing the importance, power, or reputation of someone or something, often in a self-serving or boastful manner.

His aggrandizing remarks about his role in the project made it seem like he was the sole contributor.

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.