Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggrandizement
Noun
/əˈɡrændɪˌzaɪzmənt/
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Definition
The act of making something appear greater or more important than it is.
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Examples
- The aggrandizement of certain historical figures often overshadows their less savory actions.
- Her desire for aggrandizement led her to take credit for the team’s work.
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Meaning
Aggrandizement refers to the process of increasing in power, wealth, or significance, often in a way that exaggerates one’s true status.
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Synonyms
- Exaggeration
- Promotion
- Enhancement
- Magnification
- Inflation