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aspiration
What does aspiration mean?
aspiration (noun): a cherished desire.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use aspiration in a sentence?
How do you pronounce aspiration?
/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of aspiration?
Words related to aspiration
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “aspiration” mean?
the act of digging
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a field or pasture
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a cherished desire
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a clear appearance
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Which word is closest in meaning to “aspiration”?
protocol
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ambition
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patience
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adoption
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