How Do You Spell AGGRANDIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɐɡɹˈanda͡ɪz] (IPA)

Aggrandize (/əˈɡrændaɪz/) is a verb that means to enhance or exaggerate the importance, power, or reputation of something or someone. The word is spelled with two g's and two d's, with a stressed syllable on the second part of the word. The pronunciation is phonetically transcribed as ə-GRAN-dize, with a schwa sound on the first syllable and a long "i" sound on the second syllable. The spelling of aggrandize is derived from the Latin word "grandis," which means great or grand, and the prefix "ad," meaning to or towards.

AGGRANDIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Aggrandize is a verb that refers to the act of making something or someone appear to be greater or more important than they actually are. It involves exaggerating or overemphasizing the significance, power, or value of someone or something. This term is often used in the context of self-promotion, public relations, or propaganda.

   When a person aggrandizes themselves, they inflate their own accomplishments, abilities, or social status in order to gain attention, admiration, or influence. This can be accomplished through embellishing achievements, creating a public persona that is larger than life, or engaging in self-promotion tactics that may not align completely with reality.

   In a similar vein, organizations or businesses can also aggrandize themselves by exaggerating their achievements, reputation, or market share. This could involve the use of misleading statistics, selectively highlighting positive aspects while downplaying negative aspects, or creating a false image of success.

   Aggrandizing someone or something can be seen as a deceptive or manipulative practice, aiming to gain unearned recognition or power. It can distort people's perceptions and lead to false beliefs or inflated expectations. However, it is important to note that not all instances of aggrandizement are unethical or dishonest, as it can also be a legitimate advertising or marketing strategy when used within accepted ethical boundaries.

Common Misspellings for AGGRANDIZE

• aggrandiss
• aggrandisse
• agrandise
• aggrandise
• zggrandize
• sggrandize
• wggrandize
• qggrandize
• afgrandize
• aggranize
• aggrandizze
• aggrandisez
• aggandisze
• aggorandize
• Aggronize

Etymology of AGGRANDIZE

The word "aggrandize" derives from the French verb "agrandir", which means "to enlarge" or "to increase in size". It is formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning "to" or "towards") with "grandir" (meaning "to become big" or "to grow"). This French word, in turn, comes from the Latin verb "grandire", with the same meaning. The English word "aggrandize" entered the language in the 17th century and originally meant "to make something larger or more powerful". Over time, it developed a more figurative sense, referring to the act of enhancing one's own power, reputation, or wealth.

Similar spelling words for AGGRANDIZE

• aggrandise,
• agromania,
• occurrents,
• aground.

Conjugate verb Aggrandize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have aggrandized

you would have aggrandized

he/she/it would have aggrandized

we would have aggrandized

they would have aggrandized

I would have aggrandize

you would have aggrandize

he/she/it would have aggrandize

we would have aggrandize

they would have aggrandize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been aggrandizing

you would have been aggrandizing

he/she/it would have been aggrandizing

we would have been aggrandizing

they would have been aggrandizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would aggrandize

you would aggrandize

he/she/it would aggrandize

we would aggrandize

they would aggrandize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be aggrandizing

you would be aggrandizing

he/she/it would be aggrandizing

we would be aggrandizing

they would be aggrandizing

FUTURE

I will aggrandize

you will aggrandize

he/she/it will aggrandize

we will aggrandize

they will aggrandize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be aggrandizing

you will be aggrandizing

he/she/it will be aggrandizing

we will be aggrandizing

they will be aggrandizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have aggrandized

you will have aggrandized

he/she/it will have aggrandized

we will have aggrandized

they will have aggrandized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been aggrandizing

you will have been aggrandizing

he/she/it will have been aggrandizing

we will have been aggrandizing

they will have been aggrandizing

IMPERATIVE

you aggrandize

we let´s aggrandize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to aggrandize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was aggrandizing

you were aggrandizing

he/she/it was aggrandizing

we were aggrandizing

they were aggrandizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

aggrandized

PAST PERFECT

I had aggrandized

you had aggrandized

he/she/it had aggrandized

we had aggrandized

they had aggrandized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been aggrandizing

you had been aggrandizing

he/she/it had been aggrandizing

we had been aggrandizing

they had been aggrandizing

PRESENT

I aggrandize

you aggrandize

he/she/it aggrandizes

we aggrandize

they aggrandize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am aggrandizing

you are aggrandizing

he/she/it is aggrandizing

we are aggrandizing

they are aggrandizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

aggrandizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have aggrandized

you have aggrandized

he/she/it has aggrandized

we have aggrandized

they have aggrandized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been aggrandizing

you have been aggrandizing

he/she/it has been aggrandizing

we have been aggrandizing

they have been aggrandizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it aggrandize

SIMPLE PAST

I aggrandized

you aggrandized

he/she/it aggrandized

we aggrandized

they aggrandized