Aspiration and Desire

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Aspiration

Aspiration noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

Usage example: college is his immediate aspiration after he graduates from high school

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Desire is a synonym for aspiration in ambition topic. In some cases you can use "Desire" instead a noun "Aspiration", when it comes to topics like aim, goal, readiness, quest. popular alternative

Nearby Words: aspiring, aspirant, aspired, aspirate, aspirator

Desire

Desire noun - A strong wish for something.

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Aspiration is a synonym for desire in fancy topic. You can use "Aspiration" instead a noun "Desire", if it concerns topics such as wish, ambition, want, readiness. popular alternative

Nearby Words: desirous, desirable, desired, desiring, Desiree

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clear	clear aspiration	clear desire
true	true aspiration	true desire
romantic	romantic aspiration	romantic desire
main	main aspiration	main desire
Other adjectives: ultimate, new, greatest.

Both words in one sentence

In The Sims 2, Sims with the Knowledge aspiration sometimes desire to become a vampire, werewolf or witch.

Source: Vampire Vannabe

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