aspiration
Translation
aspiration, ambition, goal, hope
Examples
Her aspiration is to become a doctor.
Her aspiration is to become a doctor.
He has political aspirations.
He has political aspirations.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth.)) an aspiration to do sth. Her aspiration is to become a doctor.
((for sth.)) an aspiration for sth. He has an aspiration for knowledge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ambition, goal, dream, objective; Antonyms: apathy, indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'spirare' (to breathe). The idea is 'breathing towards' a goal.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'aspire'. An aspiration is the thing you aspire to. It's like the 'air' ('spirare') you breathe for.