ambition

Definition

  • noun: a particular goal or aim
  • noun: an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power
  • verb: to have as one's ambition
  • usually used in negative constructions
  • synonyms: desire, canvassing, covet

Examples

  • She finally achieved/realized/fulfilled her 'life's ambition' [=the thing she most wanted to do in her life] when she started her own business.

  • He has 'ambitions' for an acting career. = He has 'ambitions' to become an actor. = His 'ambition' is to be/become an actor.

  • With her talent and fierce 'ambition' [=her very strong desire to succeed], she became a very successful actress.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) caught your shed and cash your mattress,. Oh that right. Hei Jordan. Jordan, You're rotting away in jail, your kids get out the college. That's not our ambition here. There's other people involve in this too. We think, they need to see their day in courts as well. Why do I sense there's (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street