ambition
US /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
1.
a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
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Her ambition is to become a successful doctor.
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He pursued his ambition with great dedication.
2.
desire for rank, fame, or power
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His political ambition led him to run for president.
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She was driven by pure ambition to reach the top.