Ag"gran*dize (#), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aggrandized (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Aggrandizing (#).] [F. agrandir; a (L. ad) + grandir to increase, L. grandire, fr. grandis great. See Grand, and cf. Finish.]
1.
To make great; to enlarge; to increase; as, to aggrandize our conceptions, authority, distress.
2.
To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc.
His scheme for aggrandizing his son.
Prescott.
3.
To make appear great or greater; to exalt.
Lamb.
Syn. -- To augment; exalt; promote; advance.
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Ag"gran*dize, v. i.
To increase or become great.
[Obs.]
Follies, continued till old age, do aggrandize.
J. Hall.
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