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Aggrandise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of aggrandize.

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A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of aggrandize.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

embellish dramatise aggrandize embroider pad lard dramatize

Antonyms

abase

Related words

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Rhymes for aggrandise

rise wise vise Lise arise noise raise anise guise poise Elise Boise

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What is the meaning of aggrandise?

"aggrandise" (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of aggrandize.

What is another word for aggrandise?

Other words for "aggrandise" include embellish, dramatise, aggrandize, embroider, pad, lard.

What is the opposite of aggrandise?

The opposite of "aggrandise" is abase.

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