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Plural
aspirations
1
a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve
- Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist and publish her own book.
- The community project was born out of a shared aspiration to create a better living environment for all residents.
- From a young age, her aspiration has been to travel the world and experience different cultures.
- His aspiration for a healthier lifestyle led him to adopt regular exercise and a balanced diet.
- The student's aspiration to attend medical school drives her studies.
2
a strong drive or determination to succeed or achieve excellence
- Her aspiration pushed her to complete the marathon.
- The young entrepreneur's aspiration led to a thriving business.
- Aspiration for professional growth motivates many employees.
- He demonstrated great aspiration in his research endeavors.
- Political aspiration can inspire meaningful change.
3
the act of inhaling or drawing in air or another gas, especially during breathing or medical procedures
- The patient's aspiration was monitored during the procedure.
- The surgeon prevented aspiration during anesthesia.
- Deep aspiration exercises help improve lung capacity.
- The respiratory therapist measured the child's aspiration rate.
- Aspiration of air into the lungs is vital for life.
Synonyms:
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a phonetic feature in which a consonant is pronounced with an audible burst of breath
- English /p/ is often pronounced with aspiration at the start of words.
- The linguist studied the aspiration of consonants in different dialects.
- Aspiration affects the clarity of speech sounds.
- The teacher explained aspiration in pronunciation drills.
- Aspiration can change the meaning of words in tonal languages.