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aggrandize

UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/

Translations

aggrandizeverb
aggrandized
Past Simple
aggrandized
Past Participle
aggrandizing
Gerund
UK
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
US
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/
She often aggrandizes the importance of her role in the project.
Она часто преувеличивает важность своей роли в проекте.
He tends to aggrandize his achievements.
Он склонен возвеличивать свои достижения.
Additional translations
возвышать
усиливать
расширять
Synonyms
boost
exaggerate
inflate
magnify
enhance
elevate
promote
Antonyms
degrade
diminish
belittle

Definitions

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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