Wordiyogrand
Old FrenchVariants
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From Old French grand (great, large), ultimately from Latin grandis (great, full-grown). In English it covers both literal greatness (grandeur, grandiose, grandstand) and family relationships one generation removed (grandfather, grandmother, grandson). The verb aggrandize preserves the original sense of 'making greater.'
Associated Words
aggrandize
To increase power or importance; to exaggerate or make appear greater
granddaughter
The daughter of one's son or daughter
grandeur
The quality of being magnificent and impressive
grandfather
The father of one's parent
grandiose
Impressively large or ambitious; often pompous or pretentious
grandma
Informal word for grandmother
grandmother
The mother of one's father or mother
grandpa
Informal word for grandfather
grandparent
A parent of one's father or mother
grandparents
The parents of one's father or mother
grandson
A son of one's child
grandstand
The main seating area at a stadium; to show off to impress an audience
granny
Informal word for grandmother; old-fashioned in style