aggrandising

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something or someone seem more important, impressive, or valuable than they really are.

  - "The politician was accused of aggrandizing his achievements in his campaign speeches."
  - "The company tried to aggrandize its market share by acquiring smaller competitors."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'aggrandizare', meaning 'to make greater'.

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Trivia

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1. Aggrandizing is a common tactic used in advertising and marketing to make products or services seem more desirable.

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

3. Aggrandizing can be a harmless behavior, but it can also lead to dishonesty or manipulation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exaggeration: Aggrandizing is a form of exaggeration, where one emphasizes or enhances the importance or value of something or someone.

2. Propaganda: Aggrandizing is similar to propaganda, as both involve spreading information or ideas to influence people's perceptions or beliefs.

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Culture

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Aggrandizing is often used in political contexts, where individuals or groups may exaggerate their accomplishments or power to gain an advantage.

How to Memorize "aggrandising"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something bigger or more important, such as inflating a balloon or building a tower.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aggrandizing' with words like 'exaggerate', 'boast', or 'promote'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word: 'aggrandize' means 'to make greater'.

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