noun

1. 1. strong desire or ambition, as for advancement, honor, etc.
   2. the thing so desired
2. a breathing in, as of dust into the lungs
3. Med. removal of fluid or gas by suction, as from a body cavity
4. Phonet.
   1. the act of pronouncing with an aspirate
   2. aspirate ( & )

Etymology: L aspiratio, a blowing or breathing < pp. of aspirare, aspire