Aggrandized

Pronunciation: /əˈɡrændˌaɪzd/

Definitions of aggrandized

verb to enhance the power, wealth, position, or reputation of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She aggrandized her role in the school play by adding extra lines to her character.

A2 The company aggrandized its profits by expanding into new markets.

B1 He aggrandized his reputation by exaggerating his accomplishments.

B2 The politician aggrandized his power by forming alliances with other influential figures.

C1 The CEO aggrandized the company's success by manipulating financial reports.

C2 The dictator aggrandized his authority by suppressing dissent and controlling the media.

Examples of aggrandized in a Sentence

formal The CEO's decision to acquire a new company aggrandized the corporation's portfolio.

informal John always tries to aggrandize his accomplishments when talking to his friends.

slang She loves to aggrandize herself on social media, always posting about her lavish lifestyle.

figurative The artist's use of vibrant colors aggrandized the beauty of the landscape in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of aggrandized

• past tense: aggrandized
• plural: aggrandized
• comparative: more aggrandized
• superlative: most aggrandized
• present tense: aggrandize
• future tense: will aggrandize
• perfect tense: has aggrandized
• continuous tense: is aggrandizing
• singular: aggrandized
• positive degree: aggrandized
• infinitive: to aggrandize
• gerund: aggrandizing
• participle: aggrandized

Origin and Evolution of aggrandized

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aggrandized' originated from the French word 'agrandiss-', which comes from the Latin word 'aggrandire' meaning 'to make bigger or greater'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of making something larger or greater, the word 'aggrandized' has evolved to also mean to enhance or exaggerate the importance, power, or prestige of someone or something.