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.

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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

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.

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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

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