aggrandire
= verbo trans. ingrandire , accrescere
= verbo intr. , aggrandirsi
= verbo rifl. diventare più grande , crescere .<
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Il gentiluomo pensò subito che , quanto più quella soddisfazione fosse solenne e clamorosa , tanto più accrescerebbe il suo credito presso tutta la parentela , e presso il pubblico ; e sarebbe (per dirla con un'eleganza moderna) una bella pagina nella storia della famiglia .(Manzoni-I Promessi sposi)<>
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A segno che fino a un: io non posso niente in questo affare: detto talvolta per la pura verità , ma detto in modo che non gli era creduto , serviva ad accrescere il concetto , e quindi la realtà del suo potere: come quelle scatole che si vedono ancora in qualche bottega di speziale , con su certe parole arabe , e dentro non c'è nulla ; ma servono a mantenere il credito alla bottega .(Manzoni-I Promessi sposi)<>
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Per alquanti giorni , Renzo si tenne in esercizio , per esperimentar le sue forze , e accrescerle ; e appena gli parve di poter far la strada , si dispose a partire .(Manzoni-I Promessi sposi)<>
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L'aria stessa e il cielo accrescevano , se qualche cosa poteva accrescerlo , l'orrore di quelle viste .(Manzoni-I Promessi sposi)<>
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Pareva anche fosse morto e fosse stato tanto buono per accrescer le noje del commendator Seralli.(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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E Vespina, a farglielo apposta, gravida, cosí che poteva appena spiccicar le piote da terra, lo seguiva lemme lemme, per accrescergli il rimpianto della campagna lontana, il dispetto di vedersi ridotto in quello stato.(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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Bene: ora si sarebbero messi insieme, per accrescere l'allegria del paese! Libertà agli uccellini e fuoco alla paglia! Gli piaceva questa esclamazione di Nàzzaro; e se la ripeté con crescente soddisfazione parecchie volte prima di giungere al paese.(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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Avrei voluto, guarda, in una di queste notti di pioggia e di vento, ammalarmi, per accrescerti il rimorso; anche morire...(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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- De vení cu tte! de vení cu tte! - No! no! t' 'o ddico! - E nun avé paura! - Core mio, core 'e mamma, stenne 'e mmane! - Addò sta? addò sta? - Mo sta cca! - Allegramente! E tra tanta confusione, per accrescere l'agitazione di chi partiva, il suono titillante dei mandolini d'una banda di musici girovaghi.(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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Petix aveva la tentazione di correre al cassetto del comodino per tirare una rivoltellata a quella maestrina, tale e tanta furia d'indignazione gli provocavano quei fiori e quel sorriso del fidanzato, le lusinghe dell'amore in mezzo alla stomachevole oscenità di tutta quella sporca figliolanza, che tra poco quella maestrina si sarebbe anche lei adoperata ad accrescere.(Pirandello - Novelle per un anno)<>
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— Confessa che già cominciavi a sentirti esausta, perduta; perché credevi di accrescere ogni giorno il tuo potere e lo consumavi ogni giorno, e rimanevi serrata nel cerchio medesimo del tuo maleficio, ed eravate soffocati entrambi dall'angustia, costretti a ripetere sempre gli stessi gesti come nelle manìe. Ma io quassù ero sola, ero intatta, ero nuova, ero bella come chi sta tra la vita e la morte. (D'Annunzio - Forse che sì forse che no)
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Ella ascoltava, con gli occhi verso le selci aguzze, verso la carreggiata tortuosa, verso i cumuli di creta ove le rosure dell'acqua si disponevano come le nervature nelle foglie macere o come le rughe e le grinze nelle zampe enormi dei pachidermi schiaccianti. In tutte le cose s'addensava una tristezza tetra, una pesantezza brutale, una inimicizia inerte. «È la prima volta che porto un fiore nel cielo. Crede che sia leggero? Forse pesa quanto un doppio destino.» Ah, certo, ella non sapeva che tanto potesse pesare una rosa! E, sapendo che la crudeltà può rendere felice, non sapeva che la dolcezza potesse di tanto accrescere un male già insostenibile. (D'Annunzio - Forse che sì forse che no)
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* Non avrei voluto intanto mostrar diffidenza per non accrescere i suoi sospetti; ma l’irritazione ch’egli mi cagionava con quel suo tratto da vessatore servizievole m’impediva di dissimularla bene. ( Pirandello - Il fu Mattia Pascal )<>
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* Immaginavo di poter fondare una società la quale si sarebbe do\^ta via via accrescere ed estendere insieme alla diffusione del mio inconfutabile libro . (G .Papini - Un uomo finito)<>
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* Più tardi questa persuasione mi spinse a cercare un'altra strada per giungere a Dio : accrescere la portata della mia volontà . (G .Papini - Un uomo finito)<>
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* Ma da quale parte voltarsi con maggiore speranza di soccorso ? Il mio scopo immediato era uno solo : accrescere air infinito il potere della mia volontà ; far si che il mio spirito potesse comandare a uomini e cose senza bisogno di atti esterni . (G .Papini - Un uomo finito)<>
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* Chi tenta di smuoverlo , di animarlo , di incendiarlo , di rinnovarlo ed accrescerlo ha diritto — non alla riconoscenza di cui mi strafotto ora e sempre , ma alla libertà di parlare e di esistere . (G .Papini - Un uomo finito)<>
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aggrandire
= verbo trans. ingrandire , accrescere
= verbo intr. , aggrandirsi
= verbo rifl. diventare più grande , crescere .<>
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amplificatore
= dispositivo atto ad accrescere il valore di una grandezza fisica in partic . , dispositivo che amplifica il segnale acustico in apparecchi per la riproduzione del suono .<>
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avvalorare
= verbo trans. dare , accrescere valore o forza<>
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cosmesi
= arte e tecnica volta a conservare e ad accrescere la freschezza e bellezza del corpo <>
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fusionismo
= tendenza politica risorgimentale favorevole all'annessione al piemonte degli altri stati italiani orientamento politico favorevole a unificare gruppi , associazioni , partiti politici affini per accrescerne la forza . <>
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moltiplicare
= multiplicare, verbo trans.rendere molto maggiore di numero, accrescere grandemente <>
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The advicewas followed readily, for the feverish symptoms increased, and her headached acutely.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) "In nursing your sister I am sure you have pleasure," said Bingley; "andI hope it will be soon increased by seeing her quite well.<>
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She had highanimal spirits, and a sort of natural self-consequence, which theattention of the officers, to whom her uncle's good dinners, and her owneasy manners recommended her, had increased into assurance.<>
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Miss Bingley's civility to Elizabeth increased at lastvery rapidly, as well as her affection for Jane; and when they parted,after assuring the latter of the pleasure it would always give herto see her either at Longbourn or Netherfield, and embracing her mosttenderly, she even shook hands with the former.<>
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Phillips a very attentivelistener, whose opinion of his consequence increased with what sheheard, and who was resolving to retail it all among her neighbours assoon as she could.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) Elizabeth found the interest of the subject increase, and listened withall her heart; but the delicacy of it prevented further inquiry.<>
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The idea soon reached to conviction, as she observed his increasingcivilities toward herself, and heard his frequent attempt at acompliment on her wit and vivacity; and though more astonished thangratified herself by this effect of her charms, it was not long beforeher mother gave her to understand that the probability of their marriagewas extremely agreeable to her.<>
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Mr. Collins, however,was not discouraged from speaking again, and Mr. Darcy's contempt seemedabundantly increasing with the length of his second speech, and at theend of it he only made him a slight bow, and moved another way.<>
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As I musttherefore conclude that you are not serious in your rejection of me,I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love bysuspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) Her daughters listened in silence to this effusion, sensible thatany attempt to reason with her or soothe her would only increase theirritation.<>
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Her many attractions were again dwelt on, and Carolineboasted joyfully of their increasing intimacy, and ventured to predictthe accomplishment of the wishes which had been unfolded in her formerletter.<>
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They may wish many things besides hishappiness; they may wish his increase of wealth and consequence; theymay wish him to marry a girl who has all the importance of money, greatconnections, and pride.<>
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Absence had increased her desire of seeingCharlotte again, and weakened her disgust of Mr. Collins.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) When they ascended the steps to the hall, Maria's alarm was everymoment increasing, and even Sir William did not look perfectly calm.<>
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Her astonishment, as she reflected on what had passed,was increased by every review of it.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) With no expectation of pleasure, but with the strongest curiosity,Elizabeth opened the letter, and, to her still increasing wonder,perceived an envelope containing two sheets of letter-paper, writtenquite through, in a very close hand.<>
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Hisattachment to Rosings certainly increases.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) "His being so sure of succeeding was wrong," said she, "and certainlyought not to have appeared; but consider how much it must increase hisdisappointment!""Indeed," replied Elizabeth, "I am heartily sorry for him; but he hasother feelings, which will probably soon drive away his regard for me.<>
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It was notin her nature, however, to increase her vexations by dwelling onthem.<>
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The hill, crowned with wood, whichthey had descended, receiving increased abruptness from the distance,was a beautiful object.<>
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Reynolds respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on thisintimation of her knowing her master.<>
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Elizabeth thought this was going pretty far; and shelistened with increasing astonishment as the housekeeper added, "I havenever known a cross word from him in my life, and I have known him eversince he was four years old.<>
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Amazed at thealteration of his manner since they last parted, every sentence thathe uttered was increasing her embarrassment; and every idea of theimpropriety of her being found there recurring to her mind, the fewminutes in which they continued were some of the most uncomfortable inher life.<>
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While thesenewly-born notions were passing in their heads, the perturbation ofElizabeth's feelings was at every moment increasing.<>
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Her ease and goodspirits increased.<>
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On thegentlemen's appearing, her colour increased; yet she received them withtolerable ease, and with a propriety of behaviour equally free from anysymptom of resentment or any unnecessary complaisance.<>
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(Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice ) Elizabeth's misery increased, at such unnecessary, such officiousattention! Were the same fair prospect to arise at present as hadflattered them a year ago, every thing, she was persuaded, would behastening to the same vexatious conclusion.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) Now Mr. Winkle had opened his eyes, and his ears too, when he heard hisadversary call out for a cessation of hostilities; and perceiving bywhat he had afterwards said that there was, beyond all question, somemistake in the matter, he at once foresaw the increase of reputation heshould inevitably acquire by concealing the real motive of his comingout; he therefore stepped boldly forward, and said--'I am not the person.<>
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The throng was increasing every moment; and the efforts they werecompelled to make, to retain the position they had gained, sufficientlyoccupied their attention during the two hours that ensued.<>
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Numerous offences had been committed in the neighbourhood;the perpetrators remained undiscovered, and their boldness increased.<>
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Mr. Tupman felt that as Jingle's popularity increased, he (Tupman)retired further into the shade.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) 'Drive on, boys,' cried the testy old gentleman; 'don't waste any moretime with that old idiot!Idiot!' exclaimed the old man with a grin, as he stood in the middleof the road with the gate half-closed, watching the chaise which rapidlydiminished in the increasing distance.<>
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The countenance of Mr. Jingle, completely coated with mud thrown up bythe wheels, was plainly discernible at the window of his chaise; and themotion of his arm, which was waving violently towards the postillions,denoted that he was encouraging them to increased exertion.<>
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Heroared out scoundrels and villains by the dozen, clenched his fist andshook it expressively at the object of his indignation; but Mr. Jingleonly answered with a contemptuous smile, and replied to his menaces by ashout of triumph, as his horses, answering the increased application ofwhip and spur, broke into a faster gallop, and left the pursuers behind.<>
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Yesterday morning, when a letter was received from Mr. Wardle, statingthat you would be home with his sister at night, the melancholy whichhad hung over our friend during the whole of the previous day, wasobserved to increase.<>
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He wasalways anxious to increase his stock of experience.<>
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His admiration of thewidow increased as she spoke.<>
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"You don't knowthere's a declaration filed, which increases the costs materially, Isuppose," said Fogg.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) 'The implacable animosity of Heyling, so far from being satiated by thesuccess of his persecution, increased a hundredfold with the ruin heinflicted.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) 'Eh?' said Mr. Magnus; and then he repeated the sneer with increasedeffect.<>
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The smile on the Serjeant's countenance became more defined; he rockedhis leg with increased violence; and, throwing himself back in hiseasy-chair, coughed dubiously.<>
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What are you a-laughin' at, corpilence?Hush! Sammy,' said Mr. Weller, looking round him with increasedcaution, and speaking in a whisper.<>
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Brother Tadger, sir!' said Mr. Stiggins, suddenly increasing inferocity, and turning sharp round on the little man in the drabshorts, 'YOU are drunk, sir!' With this, Mr. Stiggins, entertaininga praiseworthy desire to promote the sobriety of the meeting, and toexclude therefrom all improper characters, hit Brother Tadger onthe summit of the nose with such unerring aim, that the drab shortsdisappeared like a flash of lightning.<>
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Cluppins was desired to compose herself, shesobbed with increased vehemence, and gave divers alarming manifestationsof an approaching fainting fit, or, as she afterwards said, of herfeelings being too many for her.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) About half-past twelve o'clock, when Mr. Winkle had been revelling sometwenty minutes in the full luxury of his first sleep, he was suddenlyawakened by a loud knocking at his chamber door, which, being repeatedwith increased vehemence, caused him to start up in bed, and inquire whowas there, and what the matter was.<>
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Here the old gentleman shook his head from side to side, and was seizedwith a hoarse internal rumbling, accompanied with a violent swellingof the countenance, and a sudden increase in the breadth of all hisfeatures; symptoms which alarmed his son not a little.<>
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All I ask is, vere?'Here the contest was renewed with increased violence; and the horsebeing troubled with a fly on his nose, the cabman humanely employedhis leisure in lashing him about on the head, on the counter-irritationprinciple.<>
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Cheered by this prospect, the precocious boy appliedhimself to his infantile treadmill, with increased vigour.<>
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There they both lay struggling, when the shop door opened, and the partywas increased by the arrival of two most unexpected visitors, to wit,Mr. Pickwick and Mr. Samuel Weller.<>
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The truth is,that the old lady's evidently increasing admiration was Mr. Pickwick'sprincipal inducement for going away.<>
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But still the noise of pursuit grew louder, and still my unclecould hear the young lady wildly screaming, "Faster! Faster!"'My uncle plied whip and rein, and the horses flew onward till they werewhite with foam; and yet the noise behind increased; and yet the younglady cried, "Faster! Faster!" My uncle gave a loud stamp on the boot inthe energy of the moment, and--found that it was gray morning, and hewas sitting in the wheelwright's yard, on the box of an old Edinburghmail, shivering with the cold and wet and stamping his feet to warmthem! He got down, and looked eagerly inside for the beautiful younglady.<>
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Besides,' said Bob, lowering his voice to a confidentialwhisper, 'they will be all the better for it; for, being nearly out ofdrugs, and not able to increase my account just now, I should have beenobliged to give them calomel all round, and it would have been certainto have disagreed with some of them.<>
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Sam dutifully adjusted the hat with the long hatband more firmly on hisfather's head, and the old gentleman, resuming his kicking with greateragility than before, tumbled with Mr. Stiggins through the bar, andthrough the passage, out at the front door, and so into the street--thekicking continuing the whole way, and increasing in vehemence, ratherthan diminishing, every time the top-boot was lifted.<>
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I have no doubt that,girl-like, to enhance her own value and increase the ardour of Mr.Snodgrass, she has represented this matter in very glowing colours,and that they have both arrived at the conclusion that they are aterribly-persecuted pair of unfortunates, and have no resource butclandestine matrimony, or charcoal.<>
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( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) This alteration in the fat boy's demeanour originated in his increasedsense of his own importance, and the dignity he acquired from havingbeen taken into the confidence of the young ladies; and the smirks, andgrins, and winks were so many condescending assurances that they mightdepend upon his fidelity.<>
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(Chesterton The secret of father Brown ) The black dot gradually increased in size without very much altering inthe shape; for it continued, roughly speaking, to be both round andblack.<>
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(Chesterton The secret of father Brown ) "As for the rest," he went on with increasing animation, "I knew fromthe very first words she said that she was not really being fair to thepoor Italian, with all her fine airs of frigid magnanimity.<>
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To her relief and surprise he took it quietly andcourteously, and apparently said no more on the subject; and her senseof his generosity was greatly increased by the next stage of the story.<>
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He was camping-out like a sort of hermit on one of the islands in theriver; and I suppose the mystery made him attractive, though I admit heis attractive enough; a gentleman, and quite witty, though verymelancholy--which, I suppose, increased the romance.<>
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Idon't see why even a religious maniac should be that particular sort ofmonomaniac, or how religion could increase that mania, except bybrightening it with a little hope.<>
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