Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "ambition" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Causes Desire

begin work climb mountain conquer opponent go to school in charge of project open business pass university exams play sport reach advantage run marathon sell new book study study for subject take care of proposals

Defined As

will to achieve

Derived Terms

ambitionate ambitionize ambitionless nonambition overambition unambition underambition

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

desire desire drive want

Type Of (IsA)

desire drive

Manner Of

desire

Related Terms

ambience ambient ambit ambitionist ambitious

Related Terms

ambience ambient ambit ambitionist ambitious canvass career career enthusiasm covet desire distinction drive eager enthusiasm inordinate motivation state

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