What does aspiration mean?
Definitions for aspiration
ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃənas·pi·ra·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word aspiration.
Princeton's WordNet
aspirationnoun
a will to succeed
ambition, aspiration, dreamnoun
a cherished desire
"his ambition is to own his own business"
aspirationnoun
a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing innoun
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Wiktionary
aspirationnoun
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual.
aspirationnoun
The action of aspirating.
aspirationnoun
A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Aspirationnoun
Etymology: aspiratio, Lat.
A soul inspired with the warmest aspirations after celestial beatitude, keeps its powers attentive. Isaac Watts, Impr. of the Mind.
’Tis he; I ken the manner of his gate;
He rises on his toe; that spirit of his
In aspiration lifts him from the earth. William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cress.
ChatGPT
aspiration
Aspiration generally refers to a strong desire, longing or hope to achieve something. It can also refer to the act of aspiring or ambitiously striving for something. Additionally, in a medical context, aspiration can refer to the process of drawing in or out using a suction or the unintentional inhalation of something (such as food or drink) into the airways or lungs.
Webster Dictionary
Aspirationnoun
the act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound
Aspirationnoun
the act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration
Aspirationnoun
the act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire
Etymology: [L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration.]
Editors Contribution
aspiration
A goal we plan and focus with a passion to achieve.
My sister reviews her aspirations daily, monthly and annually.
Submitted by MaryC on August 27, 2016
Suggested Resources
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'aspiration' in Nouns Frequency: #2591
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aspiration in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aspiration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of aspiration in a Sentence
Repentance is another name for aspiration.
Vision looks inward and becomes duty.Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration.Vision looks upward and becomes faith.
On ne peut pas arrêter l'aspiration pacifique et patiente d'un peuple qui souhaite répondre aux questions criantes d'un passé douloureux.
You don't, you know, talk to Mike Pence and think,' Oh, aspiration,'.
It was just an aspiration.
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Translations for aspiration
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- زفر, أملArabic
- амбиция, стремеж, придиханиеBulgarian
- llaesWelsh
- AspirationGerman
- aspiraciónSpanish
- تنفسPersian
- toive, aspiraatio, pyrkimysFinnish
- aspirationFrench
- ardmhian, análú, barrmhian, ardaidhmIrish
- dèidhScottish Gaelic
- आकांक्षाHindi
- ձգտումըArmenian
- útsogIcelandic
- 希望, 気音, 吸引Japanese
- ئاواتKurdish
- aspirasjonNorwegian
- inspirație, aspirare, aspirațieRomanian
- надежда, амбиция, аспирация, придыхание, стремлениеRussian
- strävanSwedish
- اطمینانUrdu
- 抱负Chinese
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