Meaning of AGGRANDIZEMENT
| Pronunciation: | | u'grandizmunt
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| | Definition: | | [n] the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to cardinal" |
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| | Synonyms: | | aggrandisement, elevation |
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| | See Also: | | ego trip, increase, self-aggrandisement, self-aggrandizement, step-up | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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