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- [uh-gran-diz-muh nt]
- /əˈgræn dɪz mənt/
- /əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gran-diz-muh nt]
- /əˈgræn dɪz mənt/
Definitions of aggrandizement word
- uncountable noun aggrandizement If someone does something for aggrandizement, they do it in order to get power, wealth, and importance for themselves. 3
- noun aggrandizement an act or instance of aggrandizing, or increasing in size, or intensity: aggrandizement of mercantile trade in the early colonies. 1
- noun aggrandizement the act of making something appear greater than is actually warranted by the facts: Some saw it as ego aggrandizement. 1
- noun aggrandizement expansion of power, wealth, rank, or honor: The department was used for the aggrandizement of its leaders. 1
- noun aggrandizement The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement. 1
- noun aggrandizement making greater or bigger 1
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Parts of speech for Aggrandizement
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aggrandizement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
aggrandizement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggrandizement
noun aggrandizement
- tribute — a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
- glorification — a glorified or more splendid form of something.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- amplification — the act or result of amplifying
- multiplication — the act or process of multiplying or the state of being multiplied.
Antonyms for aggrandizement
noun aggrandizement
- compression — the act of compressing or the condition of being compressed
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lessening — to become less.
- reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
Top questions with aggrandizement
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