aspiration
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for aspiration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use aspiration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From aspire plus the suffix -ation.
Full origin of aspiration →Frequently asked questions
What does “aspiration” mean?
The word “aspiration” means a strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable. In plain terms, a goal or ambition someone strives toward; in medicine, drawing fluid out with a needle; in linguistics, a puff of air after a consonant.
How do you pronounce “aspiration”?
“Aspiration” is pronounced as-puh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “aspiration” in a sentence?
Here is “aspiration” used in a sentence: “Her aspiration was to become a surgeon.”
What part of speech is “aspiration”?
“Aspiration” is a noun.
Is “aspiration” a common word?
“Aspiration” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “aspiration” have?
“Aspiration” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable.