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ambire — meaning in English

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English meaning

purport verb To claim to mean or be something, which may not be true.
strive verb To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

Senses

ambire is used for these senses in English:

purport To intend. [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]
strive To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

ambizione anelito aspirazione intento mira proposito presumere pretendere supporre anelare aspirare mirare