aggrandizement
pronunciation
How to pronounce aggrandizement in British English:
UK [əˈgrændɪzmənt]
How to pronounce aggrandizement in American English:
US [əˈɡrændɪzmənt]
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- Noun:
- the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Word Origin
- aggrandizement (n.)
- 1650s, from French agrandissement, noun of action from agrandir (see aggrandize).
Example
- 1. Geopolitics in the 21st century recognizes that integration builds stability and allows for states to pursue economic competition rather than territorial aggrandizement .
- 2. Money and property belong to individuals to each of you , but you must never explore truth for your personal aggrandizement that would be sad in god ' s blessing for profit .
- 3. The party preferred aggrandizement of itself and of the russian people by means of music that was relatively simple and triumphant .