1. a strong desire to achieve something high or great
2. the act of breathing in or drawing air into the lungs
Usage: medical
3. the accidental breathing in of food, liquid, or other foreign matter into the lungs
Usage: medical

Examples

• Her aspiration to become a doctor motivated her to study hard.
• The young athlete’s aspiration was to compete in the Olympics.
• Many students have aspirations of attending prestigious universities.
• The patient’s aspiration was monitored during the procedure.
• The doctor was concerned about aspiration of stomach contents.
• His political aspirations led him to run for mayor.
• She never gave up on her aspiration to write a novel.