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aspiration

Noun

IPA /ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/

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A strong hope or ambition to achieve something important to you, often a goal you want to work towards in the future.

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aspiration/ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/

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Her aspiration to run a small bakery began when she was a teenager.
The course helped me turn my career aspirations into practical goals.

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aspiration — A strong hope or ambition to achieve something important to you, often a goal you want to work towards in the future.

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A strong hope or ambition to achieve something important to you, often a goal you want to work towards in the future.

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In this meaning, aspirations are things you hope to achieve, rather than achievements you already have.

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