Aggrandizement

/əˌɡrænˈdaɪzmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or process of making something seem greater or more important, or increasing someone's power, wealth, or status.

Etymology

American spelling of 'aggrandisement', from Old French 'aggrandissement'. Noun suffix '-ment' appears in related words like 'establishment' and 'development'.

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The pursuit of 'aggrandizement' drives much of human ambition—emperors, CEOs, and social media influencers all engage in it, just with different tools.

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