aggrandize
Translation
to increase the power, status, or wealth of, to make something appear greater than it is
Examples
He sought to aggrandize his family's influence.
He sought to aggrandize his family's influence.
The report tends to aggrandize the company's success.
The report tends to aggrandize the company's success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to increase the power/status of (sth.) He sought to aggrandize his family's influence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enhance, exalt, magnify; Antonyms: belittle, diminish
Etymology
From French 'agrandir' (to make larger), from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'grandis' (great).
Memory Tips
Think 'add grand' – to add greatness or make something grander.