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Aggrandizement vs Preferment - What's the difference?

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Aggrandizement is a synonym of preferment.


As nouns the difference between aggrandizement and preferment

is that aggrandizement is the act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement while preferment is .

aggrandizement

English

Alternative forms

* aggrandisement (UK)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.
    • The emperor seeks only the aggrandizement of his own family .

    Synonyms

    * aggrandization

    preferment

    English

    Noun

    (preferments)
  • (obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).
  • *, II.12:
  • *:A mind warranted from prejudice, hath a marvellous preferment to tranquility.
  • Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
  • A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
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