Word of the Day: AGGRANDIZE

 ag·gran·dize

verb \ə-ˈgran-ˌdīz also ˈa-grən-\

Definition of AGGRANDIZE

transitive verb

1:  to make great or greater :  increase, enlarge <aggrandize an estate>

2:  to make appear great or greater :  praise highly

3:  to enhance the power, wealth, position, or reputation of <exploited the situation to aggrandize himself>

— ag·gran·dize·ment noun

— ag·gran·diz·er noun

  "Some of it is exactly what you said — the need for attention reflects a kind of narcissism. I, I, I — the personal pronoun gets endlessly repeated, indicating a penchant for self-aggrandizement."

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