ambition
Translation
ambition, aspiration, goal, drive
Examples
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
He has no ambition to be a leader.
He has no ambition to be a leader.
Grammar Patterns
((ambition)) ((to-inf)) a strong desire to do sth. Her ambition is to become a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aspiration, goal, aim; Antonyms: apathy, indifference
Etymology
From Latin `ambitio` ('a going around'), from `ambire` ('to go around'), referring to candidates canvassing for votes. `ambi-` (around) + `ire` (to go).
Memory Tips
Imagine a politician going 'around' (`ambi-`) to shake hands, full of ambition.