Meaning of aggrandizement in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈɡrænˌdaɪzmənt/

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  1. Noun

    aggrandizement

    Definitions

    1. the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

    Examples

    • « the aggrandizement of the king »
    • « his elevation to cardinal »

    Derived terms

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