aggrandize
US /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
UK /əˈɡræn.daɪz/
1.
engrandecer, exagerar, aumentar
increase the power, status, or wealth of
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He sought to aggrandize his family by marrying into royalty.
Buscó engrandecer a su familia casándose con la realeza.
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The dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his own image.
El dictador usó propaganda para engrandecer su propia imagen.
2.
exagerar, magnificar
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.
Tiende a engrandecer sus logros, haciéndolos sonar más impresionantes de lo que son.
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Some historians aggrandize the role of certain figures in history.
Algunos historiadores engrandecen el papel de ciertas figuras en la historia.