aggrandizement

[US]/əˈɡrændaɪzmənt/
[UK]/əˌɡrænˈdaɪzmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of someone or something.; Excessive pride or vanity.

Phrases & Collocations

driven by aggrandizement

obsession with aggrandizement

political aggrandizement

personal aggrandizement

military aggrandizement

economic aggrandizement

Example Sentences

the king's constant pursuit of aggrandizement led to war.

his ambition was fueled by a desire for personal aggrandizement.

the company's marketing campaign focused on aggrandizement of their brand image.

he sought to achieve aggrandizement through political maneuvering.

their aggrandizement came at the expense of their rivals.

the artist's work was criticized for its excessive aggrandizement.

the dictator used propaganda to fuel his aggrandizement.

his speech was full of grandiose claims and a sense of aggrandizement.

the empire's aggrandizement led to the conquest of neighboring lands.

she opposed his plans for further aggrandizement, fearing it would lead to conflict.

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