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   aspiration

   /ˌaspɪˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a hope or ambition of achieving something: "he had nothing tangible to back up his literary aspirations"
   • 2. the action or process of drawing breath.
   • ▪ the action of drawing fluid by suction from a vessel or cavity: "bathing solutions were changed by careful aspiration"
   • 3. the action of pronouncing a sound with an exhalation of breath: "there is no aspiration if the syllable begins with s"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in aspiration (sense 3)): from Latin aspiratio(n-), from the verb aspirare (see aspire).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aspirationAspiration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   aspiration: [noun] a strong desire to achieve something high or great. an object of such desire.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › aspirationASPIRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ASPIRATION definition: 1. something that you hope to achieve: 2. the removal of a liquid or gas from a space in the body…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › aspirationASPIRATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Aspiration definition: a strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition. See examples of ASPIRATION used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › aspirationAspiration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If your aspiration, or ambition, is to climb Mt. Everest someday, you better start training, because it’s a long, hard climb that requires a lot of preparation.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › aspirationASPIRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. strong desire to achieve something, such as success 2. the aim of such desire 3. a. the act of breathing b. a.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › aspirationAspiration - definition of aspiration by The Free Dictionary

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   Define aspiration. aspiration synonyms, aspiration pronunciation, aspiration translation, English dictionary definition of aspiration. n. 1. Expulsion of breath in ...

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › aspirationAspiration - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of aspiration. A strong desire, ambition, or goal that motivates and drives individuals to achieve something significant or fulfill their highest potential. "The young artist's aspiration was to have her work displayed in renowned galleries." Detailed meaning of aspiration. It represents the longing for personal growth ...