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aspiration
(,/&/sp/@/'r/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a will to succeed(noun.attribute)
    source: wordnet30
  • a cherished desire(noun.feeling)
    Synonym:
    ambition, dream
    source: wordnet30
  • a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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