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aggrandize

/əˈɡɹændaɪ̯z/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make something greater in importance, power, or esteem.

  • Verb

    To exaggerate or overstate the importance or value of something.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with aggrandize
grandize , magnify , sublime , prime
Variants
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aggrandize , aggrandized , aggrandizement , aggrandizements , aggrandizer , aggrandizers , aggrandizes , aggrandizing , aggrandise , aggrandised , aggrandises , aggrandising
Forms
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aggrandized, aggrandizing


Etymology
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Middle English: from Old French agrandir, from grand ‘large’ + -ir, -er, suffix forming verbs.


Trivia
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  1. Aggrandize is a 13-letter word.

  2. Aggrandize was first used in English in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exaggeration: Aggrandize is a form of exaggeration, where something is made to seem more important or valuable than it actually is.

  2. Power: Aggrandize is often used in relation to power, as in the desire to aggrandize one's power or status.


Culture
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Aggrandize has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the process of enhancing the significance or importance of an object, person, or idea. In literature, it is often used to describe the motives of characters seeking power or recognition. In art, it can refer to the process of enlarging or embellishing a work of art.

How to Memorize "aggrandize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine making something larger or more important in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of making something bigger or more significant.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic ‘Aggrandize, make it grand, size up the prize.’

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'aggrandize', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'grand' which means something large or impressive. The word 'aggrandize' means to make something grand or impressive.

2. Visualize the meaning: Imagine a small object or idea becoming bigger and more impressive over time, like a mustard seed growing into a large tree.

3. Break down the word: The word 'aggrandize' can be broken down into 'ag' which means to, and 'grandize' which means to make grand.

4. Use in a sentence: Practice using the word 'aggrandize' in a sentence. For example, 'The company's marketing campaign aggrandized their brand image.'

5. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device to help remember the word. For example, 'A giant grows and I realize, that's aggrandize.'


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