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    Aspiration

    /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition.
    Her aspiration to become a doctor drove her to study long hours.
    The object of such a desire; an ambition.
    His aspiration to start his own business became a reality after years of hard work.
    The act of breathing in; inhalation.
    In medical terms, aspiration can refer to the inhalation of foreign objects.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aspiratio', from 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe on, to aspire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Aspiration and achievement
    The connection between having goals and realizing them.
    Noble aspiration
    A lofty or honorable desire.
    Aspiration towards success
    A strong desire to succeed.

    Related Words

    aspire
    To have a strong desire to do or achieve something.
    inspiration
    The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.

    Slang Meanings

    Chasing the dream
    He's always chasing the dream of being a musician.
    Reach for the stars
    She tells her kids to reach for the stars in whatever they choose to do.