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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