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- pronunciation:
- ae
sp
reI
shn
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a goal, aim, or ambition.
Her aspiration is to become a pilot.- synonyms:
- ambition, goal, objective
- similar words:
- aim, desire, dream, hope, intent, intention, longing, target, wish
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related words: |
ideal, objective, purpose, wind |
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derivation: |
aspirational (adj.) |
The word aspiration
contains the following part:
spir, spiro
Latin
root
that means breathe
Example words:
aspiration, aspire, conspiracy, conspire, expire, inspiration, inspire, perspiration, perspire, respiration, respiratory, spirit, spiritual, transpire
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