aspiration — a hope or ambition of achieving something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hope or ambition of achieving something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 열망, 포부, 염원
Korean pronunciation: 애스퍼**레이**션
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's aspiration was to see her grandson become a doctor, but I became a professional gamer instead.
- The young entrepreneur's aspiration to revolutionize the tech industry drives her to work 16 hours a day.
- His only aspiration in college was to graduate without his parents finding out about his gaming addiction.
aspiration
NOUN//ˌæspəˈreɪʃən//
a hope or ambition of achieving something
An artist visualizes her aspiration to exhibit in prestigious galleries
Aspiration needs inspiration through perspiration!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe toward' or 'to desire', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The word evolved to mean a longing or ambition.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's aspiration was to see her grandson become a doctor, but I became a professional gamer instead.”
“The young entrepreneur's aspiration to revolutionize the tech industry drives her to work 16 hours a day.”
“His only aspiration in college was to graduate without his parents finding out about his gaming addiction.”
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