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aggrandizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of aggrandize
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandizes
  1. elevates
  2. increases
  3. promotes
  4. expands
  5. dignifies
  6. accelerates
  7. augments
  8. boosts
Verb
  • What elevates these numbers too is the sharp writing, which strikes that balance between being pithy enough to be memorable without being trite.
    — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
  • James Gilbert / Getty Images Winning only elevates a brand so far.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • This lowers the cost of the trade and increases the position's theoretical probability of profit to ~56%.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That means people who get vaccinated in September or October should generally have protection in place as flu activity increases later in the fall and winter.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • The organization promotes the cats through social media and at adoption events held about once a month.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Cuticle oil hydrates this thin, sensitive skin and promotes growth by increasing circulation, and can be applied over polish.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • The Debrecen plant adds another major manufacturing location as CATL expands its production footprint closer to European vehicle manufacturers.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Whether Wild’s Target shelf presence expands beyond its initial nationwide rollout into additional SKUs or premium placement.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • The recognizing states will have to step up, too, by making their security guarantees concrete and by helping shape a Palestinian state that does not threaten its neighbors and dignifies its people by providing functioning institutions and proper services.
    — SHIRA EFRON, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of dignifies
Verb
  • That's changed as the company accelerates development of its Vectis CCA by adding four more prototypes to the fleet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Store sourdough in a cool, dry place (60–70°F) and avoid refrigeration, which accelerates staling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
Verb
  • Overtime boosts the Sheriff’s Office budget Like most large county agencies, the Sheriff’s Office relies on overtime.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of boosts
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“Aggrandizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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