Ambitions
/æmˈbɪʃənz/
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1
A strong desire to achieve something.
/æmˈbɪʃənz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Strong desire and determination to achieve something.
She had high ambitions for her future.
💡 Simply: Big dreams and goals.
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2
His ambitions led him to great success.
How It's Used
Career
"Her ambitions include becoming a CEO."
Personal Development
"He pursued his ambitions with relentless energy."
From Middle French *ambition*, from Latin *ambitio*, from *ambire* "to go around, encompass, solicit votes", from *ambi* "around" + *ire* "to go". Originally referred to the act of seeking political office.
Historically, 'ambition' often carried a more negative connotation, implying excessive or unscrupulous drive for power.
Memory tip
Think 'aim' and 'high' - ambitions are high aims.
Practice
Base: ambition
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