B2nounformalpsychologywork
US/ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
a strong hope or wish to achieve something important in the future
In context
Her aspiration is to open a school for children in her village.
The young athlete has high aspirations for the Olympics.
Many immigrants share the aspiration to give their children a better life.
Words that go with aspiration
adjective + noun
- high aspirationsThe school has high aspirations for its students.
- political aspirationsThe mayor is thought to have political aspirations.
noun + noun
- career aspirationsTell us about your career aspirations.
noun + preposition
- aspiration toHe has no aspiration to become famous.
verb + noun
- fulfill an aspirationStudying abroad helped her fulfill an old aspiration.
- share an aspirationThe two founders share the same aspiration.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
aspiration of becomingCorrect: aspiration to become