Definition of Aggrandize

make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; increase

Examples of Aggrandize in a sentence

I attempted to aggrandize the CEO’s high status in the company to sweet talk him into signing off on the deal.  

Jack is a philanthropist who only supports causes that aggrandize him in the eyes of the world.  

I hate listening to that snobbish radio talk show host self-aggrandize.  

My uncle claims that those that aggrandize their status in the eyes of others end up losing whatever it is that they have.  

The king uses every opportunity to aggrandize his family, making them into saints.  

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