aggrandizements
|a-gran-dize-ments|
C1
/əˈɡrændɪzmənts/
(aggrandizement)
increase in power or wealth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrandizement' originates from French, specifically the word 'agrandissement,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grandir' meant 'to make larger.'
Historical Evolution
'agrandissement' transformed into the English word 'aggrandizement' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or greater,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'increasing power or wealth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of something or someone.
The aggrandizements of the empire were evident in its vast territories.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/30 16:06