| 释义 |
ag·gran·dize
\əˈgranˌdīz, -aan-; ˈagrən-, ˈaig-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: modification (influenced by -ize) of French agrandiss- stem of agrandir, from a- (from Latin ad-) + grandir to increase, from Latin grandire, from grandis great — more at grand
1. : to make great (as in degree, number, or size) : increase, augment
< all he desired was to aggrandize his estate — Hilaire Belloc >
2. : to make great or greater (as in power, honor, or wealth)
< to aggrandize his family and his favorites Sixtus caused wars — R.A.Hall b. 1911 >
3. : to make appear great or greater : exalt
< in aggrandizing the one, he necessarily depreciated the other >
Synonyms: see exalt |