aspiration
[noun]
Synonyms: aim, ambition, desire, dream, goal, hope, objective, wish

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Related Words: aim, direction, goal, objective, desire, lust, passion, urge

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

as‧pi‧ra‧tion /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən, ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/ noun

1. [countable usually plural, uncountable] a strong desire to have or achieve something Synonym : ambition:
a high level of political aspiration
aspiration of
the aspirations of the working classes
aspiration for
their hopes and aspirations for the future

2. [uncountable] technical the sound of air blowing out that happens when some consonants are pronounced, such as the /p/ in ‘pin’

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

aspiration
noun
ADJ. high, lofty He has high aspirations and wants to improve his qualifications.
failed | career, national, personal, political, social
ADJ. have | achieve, fulfil, meet, realize, satisfy a political party that fulfils the aspirations of the British people
PREP. ~ for an aspiration for personal power
~ to the country's aspirations to independence
~ towards aspirations towards starting his own business
PHRASES dreams/hopes/needs/values and aspirations She talked about her hopes and aspirations.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲