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Synonyms & Similar Words
expansion
growth
increase
enlargement
augmentation
amplification
enhancement
elevation
exaltation
glorification
magnification
intensification
escalation
heightening
strengthening
reinforcement
boost
promotion
advancement
progression
development
improvement
intensification
accretion
accession
accumulation
inflation
swelling
upsurge
surge
ascent
rise
ascendance
Meaning of Aggrandizement
The act or process of making something greater or more powerful.
Definitions
- The act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of someone or something
- * The state of being increased in power, status, or wealth
Etymology of Aggrandizement
The word "aggrandizement" comes from the French "aggrandir", which means "to make greater" or "to enlarge", and the suffix "-ment", which forms a noun indicating the result of an action
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of increasing power, status, or wealth
Example Uses
- The company's aggrandizement of its market share was a result of its successful marketing strategies
- * The politician's aggrandizement of power led to accusations of corruption and abuse of authority
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reduction
decrease
diminution
decline
downfall
deterioration
debasement
degradation
humiliation
abasement
lowering
lessening
minimization
curtailment
contraction
shrinkage
compression
constriction
narrowing
tightening
weakening
enfeeblement