Compilation of common collocations with Aspiration

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How many collocations are there with the word Aspiration in English? In today's article, let's explore the concept and the list of the most common collocations with Aspiration together!

16 most common collocations with Aspiration

I. What is Aspiration?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Aspiration
III. Exercise on collocations with Aspiration
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word
2. 2. Answer

I. What is Aspiration?

In English, Aspiration is pronounced as /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: something that you hope to achieve; the removal of a liquid or gas from a space in the body using suction (= a sucking action); the process of breathing a substance into your lungs by accident; the noise that is made when air escapes after a plosive consonant sound. For example:

I've never had any political aspirations.
It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Aspiration

Below, PREP is sharing the most common collocations with Aspiration for your reference!

No.	Collocations with Aspiration	Example
1	Aspiration pneumonia /ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən njuːˈmoʊniə/	So far 25 patients have undergone biventricular repair with 2 late deaths at 3 months, possibly from aspiration pneumonia.
2	Career aspiration /kəˈrɪər ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Emi’s career aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
3	Democratic aspirations /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/	The citizens expressed their democratic aspirations by participating in peaceful protests and advocating for political reforms.
4	Educational aspirations /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/	Despite facing financial challenges, Anna remained determined to pursue her educational aspirations and attend college.
5	Future aspiration /ˈfjuːtʃər ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Jack’s future aspiration is to travel the world and experience different cultures.
6	High aspiration /haɪ ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Setting high aspirations can drive individuals to push their limits and achieve extraordinary success in their endeavors.
7	Legitimate aspiration /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Everyone has the right to pursue their legitimate aspirations, regardless of their background or circumstances.
8	Musical aspirations /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/	From a young age, Sarah harbored musical aspirations, dreaming of becoming a renowned singer-songwriter.
9	National aspiration /ˈnæʃənl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	The country's national aspiration is to achieve economic prosperity and social harmony for all its citizens.
10	Nationalist aspirations /ˈnæʃənəlɪst ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/	Nationalist aspirations often fuel movements for independence, autonomy or self-determination among ethnic or cultural groups.
11	Needle aspiration /ˈniːdəl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	The resonance imaging of this patient demonstrated a small anterior and diaphragmatic effusion, this was removed surgically instead of using a percutaneous needle aspiration.
12	Noble aspiration /ˈnoʊbəl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	John’s noble aspiration is to dedicate his life to serving others, volunteering in communities and helping those in need.
13	Personal aspiration /ˈpɜːrsənl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Each individual has their own personal aspirations, shaped by their values, interests, and life experiences.
14	Political aspiration /pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Xavia’s political aspiration is to run for office and advocate for policies that address social justice and equality issues.
15	Professional aspirations /prəˈfɛʃənl ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/	As a young professional, Richard is driven by his professional aspirations to climb the corporate ladder.
16	Pulmonary aspiration /ˈpʌlmənəri ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/	Jenny’s doctor says that pollen is a severe irritant on contact with the eyes and a potential pulmonary aspiration risk.

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III. Exercise on collocations with Aspiration

To better understand the meanings of collocations with Aspiration, let's complete the exercise section below!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word

future aspiration; career aspiration; democratic aspirations; educational aspirations; high aspiration

This led Jack soon to abandon his initial ___________ and to engage in newer literature and general education.
More striking, however, is the cross-national breadth of _____________!
First, the socioeconomic status of a teenager's family reflects her level of _________ and the resources available to her to attain them.
This would be a __________ as comparisons are not yet available.
Again, that is a ___________ but hard to achieve.
After graduating, she plans to pursue her __________ of becoming a doctor.
The protesters are fighting for greater __________ and more political freedoms.
The school's mission is to support the __________ of all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
The company seeks to hire candidates with __________ and the drive to succeed.
As she looks towards the future, her main __________ is to start her own business.

2. Answer

1 - career aspiration	2 - democratic aspirations	3 - educational aspirations	4 - future aspiration	5 - high aspiration
6 - career aspiration	7 - democratic aspirations	8 - educational aspirations	9 - high aspiration	10 - future aspiration

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