Aggrandize

Synonyms of aggrandize

• enlarge
• exalt
• magnify

Antonyms of aggrandize

• belittle
• diminish
• depreciate

Collocations of aggrandize

personal wealth

Frequency: 70 %

He used his position to aggrandize his personal wealth.

political power

Frequency: 65 %

The dictator sought to aggrandize his political power by suppressing opposition.

social status

Frequency: 60 %

She tried to aggrandize her social status by associating with influential people.

reputation

Frequency: 50 %

The company's CEO worked hard to aggrandize its reputation in the industry.

territorial expansion

Frequency: 45 %

The empire sought to aggrandize its territory through conquest.

Idiomatic Expressions for aggrandize

• Phrase: aggrandize someone's achievements
  Meaning: to exaggerate or make someone's achievements seem more impressive than they really are
  Usage: The biography aggrandized his achievements, making him seem like a hero.