(uh-gran-dahyz) (Verb)
Meaning:
To increase the power, status, or wealth of something or someone; to make greater in appearance.
Usage:
1. The king sought to ______ his realm by acquiring neighboring lands.
2. She tends to ______ her experiences to impress others.
Read this story to remember this word:
In a realm divided by power and prestige, there emerged a ruler whose ambition was to aggrandize his dominion beyond the mountains and seas. Through strategic alliances and bold conquests, his kingdom grew, its glory sung by bards across the lands. Yet, in his quest for greatness, he learned that true aggrandizement lies not in lands conquered but in hearts won. This ruler, once a seeker of power, became a beacon of benevolence, his legacy not the expansion of territory, but the enrichment of his people’s lives. Through his tale, we learn that the greatest form of aggrandizement is that which uplifts others, turning ambition into a tool for collective prosperity.
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