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.
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If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of
breathing. --Wilkins.
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2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration.
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3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish;
high desire.
“Aspirations after virtue.” --Johnson.
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Vague aspiration after military renown. --Prescott.
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