The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

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

Hoping to become.

present participle of aspire

(archaic) Aspiration.

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

A person with aspirations.

Someone who aspires to high office, etc.

Seeking advancement. / Striving for recognition.

plural of aspiration