AGGRANDIZEMENT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word aggrandizement. (close relations)
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| elevation | nounn | |||||
noun • the event of something being raised upward • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • a raised or elevated geological formation • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump • drawing of an exterior of a structure • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||
| advancement | nounn | |||||
noun • encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • gradual improvement or growth or development | ||||||
| amplification | nounn | |||||
noun • addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail • the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input • (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current | ||||||
| augmentation | nounn | |||||
noun • the amount by which something becomes greater • the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) • the act of augmenting | ||||||
| boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||
| enhancement | nounn | |||||
noun • an improvement that makes something more agreeable | ||||||
| expansion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope • a function expressed as a sum or product of terms • a discussion that provides additional information • adding information or detail | ||||||
| glorification | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of high honor • a portrayal of something as ideal • the act of glorifying (as in worship) | ||||||
| increase | verbv | |||||
noun • a quantity that is added • a change resulting in an increase • a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important • the amount by which something increases • the act of increasing something verb • become bigger or greater in amount • make bigger or more | ||||||
| magnification | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of expanding something in apparent size • the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object • making to seem more important than it really is • a photographic print that has been enlarged | ||||||
| promotion | nounn | |||||
noun • a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution • act of raising in rank or position • encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something • the advancement of some enterprise | ||||||
| aggrandisement | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||
