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Aggrandize

Definition

(formal) To increase the power, wealth, or influence of something or someone, often in a way that is considered excessive or unjustified. Typically used in contexts of politics, economics, or social status, where the expansion or enhancement is seen as self-serving or detrimental to others.

Example Sentences

1The corporation's aggressive expansion strategy was designed to aggrandize its market share at the expense of smaller competitors.
2Critics argue that the new tax policies will only serve to aggrandize the wealth of the already affluent, exacerbating income inequality.
3Throughout history, monarchs have sought to aggrandize their power through strategic marriages and military conquests.
4The politician's populist rhetoric was seen as an attempt to aggrandize her public image, rather than genuinely addressing the concerns of her constituents.
5There is a fine line between legitimate business growth and the aggrandizement of personal interests, which can lead to corruption and abuse of power.

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