About The Word Aggrandizement

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Aggrandizement

Aggrandizement Meaning & Definition
Aggrandizement Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Aggrandizement?

[n] the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to cardinal"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Aggrandizement: aggrandisement | elevation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Aggrandizement:

See Also | ego trip | increase | self-aggrandisement | self-aggrandizement | step-up

Aggrandizement In Webster's Dictionary

\Ag*gran"dize*ment\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. agrandissement.] The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement; as, the emperor seeks only the aggrandizement of his own family. Syn: Augmentation; exaltation; enlargement; advancement; promotion; preferment.

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