ambition — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

ambition (æmˈbɪʃən)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 æmˈbɪʃən

Meaning

Meaning: a strong desire to achieve

A powerful wish to be successful or to reach a goal.

Examples

🗣 His ambition was to start his own company.

Etymology

From Latin ‘ambitio’ meaning ‘a going around, striving for favour’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names both a personal goal and a general drive to succeed.

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Tags: character, goal

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