Question

Read the dictionary entry. Answer the question that follows.

aggrandize
[uh-gran-dahyz, ag-ruhn-dahyz]
v. (used with object), ag-gran-dized, ag-gran-diz-ing
to widen in scope, increase in size or intensity, enlarge; extend.
to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor.
Which part of speech is aggrandize?
O Noun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
"HE
15
THE
10
1
Hl
200
124
10
11
11
J
FD
22 12
IL
14
M
10
12
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17
10
H

Answer 1

Aggrandize is identified as a verb, distinguished by its use with objects and the definition that implies action.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word aggrandize as provided in the dictionary entry is a verb. This can be identified by the information given that includes forms of the word such as aggrandized and aggrandizing, which are used with objects (as indicated by v. (used with object)). The definition also includes actions ('to widen', 'to make great') which is characteristic of verbs as they denote actions or states of being.

Answer 2

The word 'aggrandize' is a verb.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'aggrandize' is a verb.

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