Vocabulary Spotlight
Aggrandize
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर दिखाना (Badha-Chadha Kar Dikhana) – To increase the power, status, or wealth of something; to make something appear greater or more important than it actually is.
Pronunciation
[uh-gran-dahyz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Enhance – सुधारना (Sudharna)
Related Words
Boost – प्रोत्साहन देना (Protsahan Dena)
Word Origin
“Aggrandize” French shabd “agrandir” aur Latin “grandis” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “great.” Yeh shabd kisi vyakti ya cheez ko aur bada ya important dikhane ke liye use hota hai.
– “Aggrandize” originates from the French word “agrandir” and Latin “grandis,” meaning “great.” It is used to describe the act of making something appear more significant or powerful.
Word Family
Verb: Aggrandize – बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर दिखाना (Badha-Chadha Kar Dikhana)
Noun: Aggrandizement – बढ़ोतरी (Badhotri)
Usage Examples
1. Company ne apni achievements ko aggrandize karke audience ko impress kiya.
– The company aggrandized its achievements to impress the audience.
2. Politician apne power ko aggrandize karne ke liye tarike dhoondta hai.
– The politician seeks ways to aggrandize his power.
Cultural Note
India mein kai log apni position aur power ko aggrandize karne ke liye apne achievements ko highlight karte hain, khaaskar media aur public events mein.
In Context
“Aggrandize” ka istemaal aise situations mein hota hai jahan kisi vyakti ya institution ko aur bada ya impactful dikhaya jata hai, jaise self-promotion ya advertising mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aggrandize” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aggrandize” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?