aggrandised
|a-gran-dised|
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/əˈɡræn.daɪzd/
(aggrandise)
to make greater
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrandise' originates from French, specifically the word 'agrandir,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grandir' meant 'to make larger.'
Historical Evolution
'agrandir' transformed into the English word 'aggrandise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or greater,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'aggrandise'.
The king's achievements were aggrandised in the official records.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 14:06