1. past tense of aggrandise; to increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something
Usage: British spelling
2. past tense of aggrandise; to make something appear greater or more impressive than it really is
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The dictator aggrandised his position through propaganda.
• She aggrandised her role in the project during the presentation.
• The company aggrandised its profits in the annual report.
• He aggrandised his military achievements in his memoir.
• The media aggrandised the celebrity’s minor charitable donation.
• The politician aggrandised his influence among voters.