aggrandize

US /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
UK /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
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1.

increase the power, status, or wealth of

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He sought to aggrandize his family by marrying into royalty.
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The dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his own image.
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exaltmagnifyglorifyelevatepromote
2.

enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts

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He tends to aggrandize his achievements, making them sound more impressive than they are.
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Some historians aggrandize the role of certain figures in history.
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exaggerateoverstateembellishinflateglorify