aspiration
noun
as·pi·ra·tion
ˌa-spə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a strong desire to achieve something high or great
an aspiration to become famous
—usually plurala young man with political/literary aspirations
b
: an object of such desire
An acting career is her aspiration.
2
: a drawing of something in, out, up, or through by or as if by suction: such as
a
: the act of breathing and especially of breathing in
b
: the withdrawal (as by suction) of fluid or tissue from the body
the aspiration of stomach fluids
c
: the taking of foreign matter into the lungs with the respiratory current
problems caused by the aspiration of fluids into the patient's lungs
3
linguistics
a
: audible breath that accompanies or comprises a speech sound
b
: the pronunciation or addition of an aspiration
the aspiration of the letter "h" in "a house"
also
: the symbol of an aspiration
Examples of aspiration in a Sentence
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Their group of friends tended to tease Brooks about his seemingly inauspicious career aspirations.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
Additionally, prioritize open and honest communication, actively listening to their thoughts, dreams, and aspirations.
—Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
Emotions may involve social activities, group affiliations, networking, and pursuing your aspirations.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Nine in 10 people between the ages of 15 and 24 now count having enough money to cover basic needs as an aspiration in life because of the challenge brought about by the cost-of-living crisis, according to another report by the 2024 British Youth Council Select Committee.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 27 June 2024
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
Additionally, prioritize open and honest communication, actively listening to their thoughts, dreams, and aspirations.
—Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
Emotions may involve social activities, group affiliations, networking, and pursuing your aspirations.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Nine in 10 people between the ages of 15 and 24 now count having enough money to cover basic needs as an aspiration in life because of the challenge brought about by the cost-of-living crisis, according to another report by the 2024 British Youth Council Select Committee.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 27 June 2024
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aspiration
noun
as·pi·ra·tion
ˌas-pə-ˈrā-shən
1
: pronunciation with or as an aspirate
2
: a drawing of something in, out, up, or through by suction
3
a
: a strong desire to achieve something high or great
b
: an object of such desire
Medical Definition
aspiration
noun
as·pi·ra·tion
ˌas-pə-ˈrā-shən
: a drawing of something in, out, up, or through by or as if by suction: as
a
: the act of breathing and especially of breathing in
b
: the withdrawal of fluid or friable tissue from the body
c
: the taking of foreign matter into the lungs with the respiratory current
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