SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

aspiration

noun

A strong hope or ambition for future achievement.

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Hope for achievement

Closest synonyms

ambition hope dream aim goal longing

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Usage distinction

A goal can be specific and measurable; aspiration often emphasizes the hoped-for achievement.

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See aspiration in use

Her aspiration to translate the whole collection gave the project direction.

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Lena's aspiration was to create an audio walking tour that residents could help write and record.

From From an Early Idea to an Opening Day.

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