ambition
Translation
ambition, aspiration, goal, drive
Examples
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
He is a man of great ambition.
He is a man of great ambition.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) ambition to (do sth.) Her ambition is to become a doctor.
((for sth.)) ambition for (sth.) He has a strong ambition for success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aspiration, goal, desire, drive; Antonyms: apathy, indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'ambitio' (a going around to canvass for votes), from 'ambi-' (around) + 'ire' (to go).
Memory Tips
Imagine an ancient Roman politician 'going around' ('ambi-') to solicit votes, driven by their ambition.