Definition
greatening
verb
- present participle of 'greaten'; the act of making or becoming great or greater
Usage: archaic or literary; rarely used in modern English
Examples
- The greatening of the empire took centuries of conquest and diplomacy.
- His ambitions were focused on the greatening of his family's wealth and influence.
- The greatening of knowledge through education was her life's mission.
- Medieval texts spoke of the greatening of the kingdom under wise rule.