AMBITION Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word ambition. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AMBITION
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aspiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a will to succeed • a cherished desire • a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | ||||||||
aim | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
craving | nounn | |||||||
noun • an intense desire for some particular thing | ||||||||
desire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||||
determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
drive | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force to propel something • a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • a road leading up to a private house • the trait of being highly motivated • hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver • the act of driving a herd of animals overland • a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) • a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire • (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium • a wide scenic road planted with trees • (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash) verb • operate or control a vehicle • travel or be transported in a vehicle • cause someone or something to move by driving • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly • cause to move back by force or influence • compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment • push, propel, or press with force • cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • move into a desired direction of discourse • have certain properties when driven • work as a driver • move by being propelled by a force • urge forward • proceed along in a vehicle • strike with a driver, as in teeing off • hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally • excavate horizontally • cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling • (hunting) search for game • (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground | ||||||||
eagerness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • prompt willingness | ||||||||
energy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 • (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs • forceful exertion • enterprising or ambitious drive • an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) • a healthy capacity for vigorous activity • any source of usable power | ||||||||
enthusiasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of excitement • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval • a lively interest | ||||||||
fire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the event of something burning (often destructive) • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke • a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile • feelings of great warmth and intensity • fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking • a severe trial • intense adverse criticism verb • start firing a weapon • cause to go off • bake in a kiln so as to harden • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • go off or discharge • drive out or away by or as if by fire • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • destroy by fire • provide with fuel • generate an electrical impulse • become ignited • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||||
goal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it • the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) • game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points • a successful attempt at scoring | ||||||||
hunger | nounn | |||||||
noun • a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to eat • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • be hungry; go without food | ||||||||
longing | nounn | |||||||
noun • prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||||||||
motivation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • the condition of being motivated • the act of motivating; providing incentive | ||||||||
objective | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena • serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes noun • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed adjective satellite • emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings or interpretation • belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events | ||||||||
passion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong feeling or emotion • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion • the trait of being intensely emotional • something that is desired intensely • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action • a feeling of strong sexual desire • any object of warm affection or devotion | ||||||||
purpose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
resolve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trait of being resolute • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote verb • bring to an end; settle conclusively • reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation • reach a decision • understand the meaning of • make clearly visible • find the solution • cause to go into a solution | ||||||||
spirit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vital principle or animating force within living things • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) • the intended meaning of a communication • animation and energy in action or expression • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind verb • infuse with spirit | ||||||||
thirst | nounn | |||||||
noun • a physiological need to drink • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to drink • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | ||||||||