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Definition of aggrandization word
- noun aggrandization The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement. 1
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Parts of speech for Aggrandization
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggrandization popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
aggrandization usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggrandization
noun aggrandization
- glorification — a glorified or more splendid form of something.
- tribute — a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- amplification — the act or result of amplifying
Antonyms for aggrandization
noun aggrandization
- compression — the act of compressing or the condition of being compressed
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- drop — a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
- lessening — to become less.
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