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Aggrandize GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ə-‘gran-ˌdīz/ (verb)
Definition
to augment and increase something in terms of power or influence, apotheosize, enlarge, amplify, boost, multiply, exalt, extend, upgrade, dignify, expand, empower, elevate, magnify, swell
Example
Some politicians tend to aggrandize their achievements during campaigns, often taking credit for successes they barely influenced in order to elevate their public image and gain more support.
Antonyms
dwindle, diminish, reduce, flag, downgrade, understate
Parts of speech
Noun: aggrandizer
Noun: aggrandizement
