aggrandizement
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/əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
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/əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
the act of making someone or something bigger or more important
The king's desire for aggrandizement led to many wars and conquests.
国王对扩张的渴望导致了许多战争和征服。