What is another word for aggrandisement?
Pronunciation: [ɐɡɹˈanda͡ɪzmənt] (IPA) 
Aggrandisement is a word that means the act of making something greater or more extensive, usually in a way that is perceived to be excessive or unjustified. Synonyms for this term include augmentation, expansion, amplification, and enlargement. Other related words that can be used to convey the same sense as aggrandisement are enhancement, embellishment, magnification, and intensification. These words all suggest the idea of increasing something beyond its normal or reasonable limits. However, they can also be used in a positive sense, as in the case of enhancing one's skills or magnifying the beauty of a natural landscape.
