Aggrandize
/əˈɡræn.daɪz/noun
To increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something.
Did you know?The root of 'aggrandize' is tied to the concept of magnifying one's importance, often associated with the dangerous allure of power and wealth in history.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aggrandire
“To make large or great, to enhance.”
Old French
Old French
aggrandir
“To increase, to make larger.”
17th Century
English
aggrandize
“To exalt or enhance the status of.”
Modern English
English
aggrandize
“To make greater in power, influence, or reputation.”