Word of the day
aggrandize
1. increase the power, status, or wealth of
“an action intended to aggrandize the Frankish dynasty”
2. enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts
“he hoped to aggrandize himself by dying a hero's death”
verb
/əˈɡrænˌdaɪz/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"To aggrandize his reputation, the politician attempted to _____ his achievements at every opportunity."
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- abate
- elevate
- magnify
- augment
- diminish
Choose the phrase that uses aggrandize correctly
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Find a word related to aggrandize
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