aspiration in WordNet English dictionary

1. a cherished desire
   "his ambition is to own his own business"
   ambition  aspiration  dream 
   
2. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
   inhalation  inspiration  aspiration  intake  breathing in 
   
3. a will to succeed
   aspiration 
   
4. a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
   aspiration