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ambition

1 of 2noun
/æm.ˈbɪ.ʃən/
Forms:ambitions
1

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

B1
  • Fueled by boundless ambition, the young entrepreneur launched her tech startup despite the crowded market.
  • The seasoned athlete's unwavering ambition kept her pushing for one more Olympic medal.
  • Although her initial artistic ambitions were met with skepticism, her dedication eventually earned her critical acclaim.
  • His ambition led him to train rigorously for the championship.
  • The scientist’s ambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research.
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2

something that is greatly desired

B1
  • Her ambition was to write a novel and share her story with the world.
  • She had an ambition to learn ten languages, even if she never achieved it.
  • His ambition to see the Northern Lights kept him dreaming for years.
  • Their shared ambition was to open a small café in the countryside.
  • My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest.
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