1. (v. t.) To make appear greater; to increase; as, to aggrandize one's authority\, distress.

2. (v. t.) To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth; -- applied to persons, countries, etc.

3. (v. t.) To make appear great or greater; to exalt.

4. (v. i.) To increase or become great.

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