aggrandize vs pay homage to

aggrandize

verb
  • To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.). 

  • To make appear great or greater; to exalt. 

  • To make great; to enlarge; to increase. 

  • To increase or become great. 

pay homage to

verb
  • to show honor or respect to; to honor 

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