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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Aggrandized (); p. pr. & vb. n.Aggrandizing ().] [F. agrandir; (L. ad) + grandir to increase, L. grandire, fr. grandis great. See Grand, and cf. Finish.] 1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase; as, to aggrandize our conceptions, authority, distress. 2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc. His scheme for aggrandizing his son. Prescott. 3. To make appear great or greater; to exalt. Lamb. Syn. -- To augment; exalt; promote; advance. Ag"grandize v. i.To increase or become great. [Obs.] Follies, continued till old age, do aggrandize. J. Hall. スポンサード リンク
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