AGGRANDIZE


Meaning of AGGRANDIZE in English

transitive verb (-dized; -dizing) Etymology: French agrandiss-, stem of agrandir, from a- (from Latin ad-) + grandir to increase, from Latin grandire, from grandis great Date: 1634 to make great or greater ; increase , enlarge , to make appear great or greater ; praise highly, to enhance the power, wealth, position, or reputation of , ~ment noun ~r noun

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