aspiration
noun C1
Plain meaning
a strong hope or ambition
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a strong hope or ambition in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed aspiration during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that career aspiration can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
career aspirationpersonal aspirationhigh aspiration
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “career aspiration”.