Aspiration

Pronunciation: /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of aspiration

noun the act of breathing in and out

Example Sentences

A1 My aspiration is to become a teacher.

A2 Her aspiration is to travel the world.

B1 His aspiration to start his own business became a reality.

B2 She has always had a strong aspiration to help others in need.

C1 His aspiration for success drives him to work hard every day.

C2 The company's aspiration for innovation has led to many groundbreaking products.

Examples of aspiration in a Sentence

formal Her aspiration to become a doctor led her to pursue a degree in medicine.

informal His aspiration is to travel the world and experience different cultures.

slang I have big aspirations to make it big in the music industry.

figurative Her aspiration to reach new heights in her career is like a flame that never dies out.

Grammatical Forms of aspiration

• past tense: aspired
• plural: aspirations
• comparative: more aspirational
• superlative: most aspirational
• present tense: aspire
• future tense: will aspire
• perfect tense: have aspired
• continuous tense: is aspiring
• singular: aspiration
• positive degree: aspirational
• infinitive: to aspire
• gerund: aspiring
• participle: aspired

Origin and Evolution of aspiration

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aspiration' comes from the Latin word 'aspirare', which means 'to breathe upon' or 'to strive for'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aspiration' has evolved to also mean a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, in addition to its original meaning related to breathing or striving for something.