What is the Definition of AMBITION?
What is the Definition of AMBITION?
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This video gives a clear definition of AMBITION and then provides 6 illustrated sentence examples so the student can see the word used in different contexts.
Synonyms and common collocations of AMBITION are also listed.
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What is the Meaning and Definition of AMBITION?
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Pronounced: am◦BISH◦uhn with the stress on the second syllable.
Primary definition:
noun: a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, a goal, an aim
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The picture shows a group of young people wearing t-shirts.
The sentence reads: The Ambition clothing line donates a percentage from each sale to support young people with their business dreams.
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The first picture shows Joseph Kennedy and the second picture his 3 sons, John, Robert, and Edward.
The sentence reads: Many believe Joseph Kennedy’s high ambitions were lived through his sons!
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The picture shows actor Whoopi Goldberg smiling for the photographer.
The sentence reads: Whoopi Goldberg achieved her childhood ambition of becoming an actor.
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Remember: AMBITION means a goal, or aim; a strong desire to succeed
Synonyms include:
• appetite
• desire
• striving
• passion
• aspire
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Common Collocations
• lack of ambition
• lofty ambition
• personal ambition
• territorial ambition
• literary ambition
• political ambition
• artistic ambition
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Now you know the definition of AMBITION, look for ways to integrate it into your daily conversation.
Check out this other definition in The Illustrated Dictionary:
The Definition of ACCESS
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