AGGRANDIZES Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

aggrandizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of aggrandize

as in elevates

to assign a high status or value to a movie that aggrandizes the bad guys and makes the cops look like dopes

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as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number a generous grant, enabling the library to significantly aggrandize its collection

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The director’s blunt, troubling reflection on Odysseus’ choices elevates the film from mere bravura showmanship to a rich, thorny text about morality, regret, and war.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Doing so over the opposition of the California Teachers Association elevates it to a minor political miracle.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of elevates

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Near Streets In urban environments, planting along high-traffic streets increases the concentrations of pollutants from car exhaust that can contaminate the fruit.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Having the flexibility to work part time or adjust hours is one factor that almost certainly increases the share of women in the labor force in Nordic countries.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of increases

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Moene argues that this wage compression promotes innovation and dynamism by boosting the profitability of growth industries and by lowering profits in lagging industries.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
The insect also produces large amounts of sticky honeydew, which promotes the growth of black sooty mold—a plant disease—that can interfere with photosynthesis and coat leaves, branches, and outdoor surfaces.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

Definition of promotes

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Drivers who stop or park in Sacramento bike lanes could now face a steeper fine as the city expands its use of artificial intelligence to enforce parking rules.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Production expands beyond laboratory scale The researchers have also made progress in manufacturing the material in larger quantities, an important step toward commercial deployment.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of expands

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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

Definition of augments

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For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Adding healthy fats, such as olive oil or avocado, to colorful vegetables boosts absorption of vitamins A, E, K, and carotenoids.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

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