Ag"gran*dize (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Aggrandized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Aggrandizing (?).] [F. agrandir; à (L.
ad) + grandir to increase, L. grandire, fr.
grandis great. See Grand, and cf. Finish.]
1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase; as, to
aggrandize our conceptions, authority, distress.
2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor,
or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc.
His scheme for aggrandizing his son.
Prescott.
3. To make appear great or greater; to exalt.
Lamb.
Syn. -- To augment; exalt; promote; advance.
Ag"gran*dize, v. i. To increase or
become great. [Obs.]
Follies, continued till old age, do aggrandize.
J. Hall.