Select the most appropriate ‘one word’ for the expression given below.
To increase the scope, power, or importance of something/someone.

Correct option is C

The correct one-word substitution is (c) Aggrandize.

Given expression – To increase the scope, power, or importance of something/someone:

• This refers to making something appear greater, more powerful, or more important than before.

Correct answer word – Aggrandize:

• Meaning: To increase power, status, or importance. (Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना / महत्त्व बढ़ाना)
• Example: Some leaders try to aggrandize their authority by controlling information.

Meanings of all the other given options:

• Captivate – To attract and hold interest (मोहित करना).
• Invocation – The act of calling upon, especially a deity or authority (आह्वान).
• Enchante – Not a standard English word in this form; used as French “enchanté” meaning “pleased to meet you”.

So the correct answer is (c)