Found 3 items, similar to Aspiration.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: aspiration aspirasi, cita-cita, gayuh
English → English (WordNet) Definition: aspiration aspiration n 1: a will to succeed 2: a cherished desire; “his ambition is to own his own business” [syn: ambition, dream] 3: a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath 4: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing [syn: inhalation, inspiration, breathing in ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Aspiration Aspiration \As`pi*ra"tion\, n. [L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration.] 1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. [1913 Webster] If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. --Wilkins. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration. [1913 Webster] 3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. “Aspirations after virtue.” --Johnson. [1913 Webster] Vague aspiration after military renown. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]