Definitions

1. noun

a strong and noble desire or ambition to achieve something

“She had a lifelong aspiration to become a great artist.”

2. noun

the act of breathing in; inhalation

“The doctor instructed the patient to focus on her aspiration and let go of the air.”

3. noun

the amount of air that is drawn into the lungs

“The patient’s aspiration was weak due to the respiratory illness.”

4. verb

to breathe in or draw air into the lungs

“The patient aspirated the air into her lungs with the help of the ventilator.”