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Success and Failure - Ambition

Here you will learn some English words related to ambition such as "aspiring", "dream", and "bid".

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aggressive
aggressive
[Adjective]

showing determination, energy, or assertiveness in pursuing goals

Ex: She took an aggressive approach to meet her sales targets. 
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to aim
to aim
[Verb]

to intend or attempt to achieve something

Ex: She aimed to graduate with honors and put in countless hours studying. 
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aim
aim
[noun]

a specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable

Ex: His aim is to finish the marathon in under four hours. 
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ambition
ambition
[noun]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

Ex: Fueled by boundless ambition, the young entrepreneur launched her tech startup despite the crowded market. 
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ambitious
ambitious
[Adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise. 
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aspirational
aspirational
[Adjective]

relating to goals or ideals that inspire ambition or desire for achievement

Ex: The company's aspirational mission statement inspired employees to work toward a shared vision of excellence. 
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aspirant
aspirant
[noun]

an individual who actively seeks a role, title, or achievement, often with ambition and determination

Ex: The aspirant trained for years to become a professional athlete. 
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aspiring
aspiring
[Adjective]

wanting or trying to succeed in something

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aspiration

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Ex: Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist and publish her own book. 
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bid
bid
[noun]

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

Ex: Her bid for the presidency gained national attention. 
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to bid
to bid
[Verb]

to try to achieve something

Ex: The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project. 
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blueprint
blueprint
[noun]

a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal

Ex: Her blueprint for success included daily goal-setting. 
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budding
budding
[Adjective]

just starting to succeed or develop

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to [bust] {one's} [ass|butt|hump]

to try really hard to accomplish something

Ex: She busted her ass to finish the project before the deadline. 
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to [bust] a gut

to try one's best to do or achieve something

Ex: She busted a gut to finish the report before morning. 
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can-do
can-do
[Adjective]

characterized by one's confidence or willingness to meet challenges and ultimately achieve success

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to compete

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

Ex: Researchers compete to publish their findings in prestigious journals. 
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to dial in

to concentrate and direct all one's effort, attention, and focus toward achieving a particular goal

Ex: Recognizing the importance of the project, she decided to dial in and focus on its successful completion. 
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to [dip] {one's} toe in (the water|)

to gradually and carefully try to do something new to see if one can succeed or grow interest in it

Ex: How did we get from dipping my toe in dating again, to having kids? 
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diversification

the process or action of reducing risk and improving chances of success by developing a wider range of skills, products, etc.

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to diversify

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

Ex: The technology company decided to diversify into the healthcare sector. 
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to aspire
to aspire
[Verb]

to desire to have or become something

Ex: Living in a small town, he always aspired to travel the world and experience different cultures firsthand. 
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to do {one's} level best

to try as hard as one can in order to achieve something or make something happen

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dream
dream
[noun]

a wish or a cherished desire, particularly one that is difficult to fulfill

Ex: Her dream of becoming a world-renowned artist kept her motivated despite the challenges. 
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to dream
to dream
[Verb]

to think about something that one desires very much

Ex: I dream of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. 
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driven
driven
[Adjective]

showing determination and ambition to achieve one's goals

Ex: She is a highly driven individual who sets ambitious goals and works tirelessly to achieve them. 
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dog eat dog
dog eat dog
[phrase]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The tech industry can be dog eat dog, especially for small startups. 
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drive
drive
[noun]

a series of coordinated actions aimed at achieving a goal or advancing a principle

Ex: The charity launched a drive to collect winter clothing for the needy. 
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dynamic
dynamic
[Adjective]

having a lot of energy

Ex: With his dynamic personality, he brings enthusiasm and energy to every situation. 
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dynamism
dynamism
[noun]

energy, passion and determination to achieve one's goals

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exercise
exercise
[noun]

an action taken, often viewed negatively, that has little or no significant impact or result

Ex: His complaint to the manager was a pointless exercise that changed nothing. 
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to exercise

to begin to apply or use something

Ex: Citizens are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. 
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Faustian
Faustian
[Adjective]

(of a bargain, contract, deal, etc.) characterized by giving up morals in order to achieve success, power, wealth, etc.

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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career. 
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fight
fight
[noun]

the will, energy, and strength to keep trying to achieve or prevent something

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks, her fight to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor never wavered. 
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