Ag·gran·dize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aggrandized p. pr. & vb. n. Aggrandizing ]
1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase; as, to aggrandize our conceptions, authority, distress.
2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc.
His scheme for aggrandizing his son. --Prescott.
3. To make appear great or greater; to exalt.
Syn: -- To augment; exalt; promote; advance.