ambition — a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈbɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His ambition to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner finally came true when he opened his own pizzeria.
- She has always had the ambition to become a successful entrepreneur.
- My cat's only ambition seems to be sleeping 20 hours a day and judging me for the remaining 4.
ambition
NOUN[/æmˈbɪʃən/]
a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
His ambition pushes him to climb higher and higher.
The entrepreneur's ambition helped build a successful company. (BIG GOAL + STRONG DESIRE = AMBITION)
Ambition drives the mission — every bold decision builds the vision.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ambitio', derived from 'ambire' meaning 'to go around' or 'to canvass for votes'. The word originally referred to the act of going around seeking support, which evolved to mean a strong desire for success or advancement.
Breakdown
amb- (around) + -it- (go) + -ion (noun suffix) = ambition
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His ambition to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner finally came true when he opened his own pizzeria.”
“She has always had the ambition to become a successful entrepreneur.”
“My cat's only ambition seems to be sleeping 20 hours a day and judging me for the remaining 4.”
“Without ambition, it's difficult to achieve great success in life.”
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