Meaning of aggrandizement in English

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 »