aggrandise uh-GRAN-dize verb WS #2

to increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something; to make something appear greater or more important than it really is

1. She tends to aggrandise her own contributions to the project.
2. The article aggrandises the achievements of the local sports team.
3. The CEO sought to aggrandise his influence by acquiring smaller companies.
4. In his autobiography, the former president aggrandises his role in the peace agreement.
5. The politician's speech was filled with claims that seemed to aggrandise his accomplishments.