aggrandise

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something greater or more important by praising it or representing it in an exaggerated way.

  - "The company tried to aggrandize its profits by manipulating financial reports."
  - "Politicians often aggrandize their achievements during campaign speeches."

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Variants

List of all variants of aggrandise that leads to same result
aggrandise , aggrandised , aggrandises , aggrandising , aggrandize

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to increase in size or importance,' derived from the Latin word 'aggrandis' meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'aggrandize' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'aggrandizement' refers to the act or result of aggrandizing something.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exaggeration: The act of overstating or magnifying the importance, size, or quality of something.

2. Propaganda: Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, or nation.

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Culture

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The term 'aggrandize' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of power and politics. For instance, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' Napoleon aggrandizes his power by changing the rules to suit his needs.

How to Memorize "aggrandise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something bigger or more important. Imagine a small seed growing into a large tree or a small company expanding into a multinational corporation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aggrandize' with the idea of making something greater or more important. Remember that it involves praising or exaggerating something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Aggie' to remember the meaning of 'aggrandize' - 'A' for 'ag,' 'G' for 'grand,' and 'Gie' for 'size'.

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