Definitions for: 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"

Webster (1913) 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.

Synonyms: aggrandisement, elevation

See Also: ego trip, increase, self-aggrandisement, self-aggrandizement, step-up

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