The action of aspirating. / (phonetics) A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.

(linguistics) The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive or fricative consonant. / (linguistics) A sound produced by such a puff of air.

(transitive) To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction. / (transitive) To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.

Synonym of aspirated.

Hoping to become.

present participle of aspire

(archaic) Aspiration.

Someone who aspires to high office, etc.

Seeking advancement. / Striving for recognition.

Being ambitious. / Desiring success. / (law) Expressing a hope or intention but not creating a legally binding obligation.