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.
Ele procurou engrandecer sua família casando-se com a realeza.
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The dictator used propaganda to aggrandize his own image.
O ditador usou propaganda para engrandecer sua própria imagem.
2.
exagerar, engrandecer
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.
Ele tende a engrandecer suas conquistas, fazendo-as parecer mais impressionantes do que são.
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Some historians aggrandize the role of certain figures in history.
Alguns historiadores engrandecem o papel de certas figuras na história.