noun
aspiration
as-puh-RAY-shuhn/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
A strong hope to achieve something.
Building the model airplane reflects her aspiration to become a pilot.
Etymology
The literal sense of “breathing toward” developed into striving to reach something. Aspiration names that striving as an earnest longing for a higher goal.
In context
In that tradition, the aspiration at least is that every young person will leave school with a meaningful qualification.
More examples
- The program supports students with artistic aspirations.
- His greatest aspiration was to build a school.
- They discussed their aspirations for the coming decade.
Forms
aspiration · aspirations