AGGRANDIZEMENT

aggrandizement, aggrandisement, elevation

(noun) the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; “the aggrandizement of the king”; “his elevation to cardinal”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

aggrandizement (countable and uncountable, plural aggrandizements)

The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.

Synonyms

• aggrandization

Source: Wiktionary

Ag*gran"dize*ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. agrandissement.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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