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What is the synonyms for aggrandize?

Here are some synonyms for "aggrandize", depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General synonyms:

* Enlarge

* Amplify

* Exaggerate

* Enhance

* Magnify

* Boost

* Increase

* Promote

More specific synonyms:

* Exalt (to praise highly, elevate in rank or importance)

* Elevate (to raise to a higher position, rank, or status)

* Augment (to increase or make larger)

* Extend (to make larger or longer)

* Inflate (to make something seem larger or more important than it actually is)

* Embellish (to make something more attractive by adding decorative details)

* Enrich (to make something more valuable or interesting)

* Extol (to praise highly)

Negative connotations:

* Boast (to talk about oneself or one's achievements in a way that is arrogant or self-important)

* Puff up (to make someone or something seem more important than they actually are)

* Grandstand (to try to impress people by doing something showy or dramatic)

* Self-aggrandize (to try to make oneself appear more important or powerful)

The best synonym for "aggrandize" will depend on the specific context in which you are using the word.

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