About The Word Aggrandizement
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Aggrandizement
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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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