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How do you spell Aspiration?

Correct spelling

aspiration

Remember SPIR- (breathe): you aspire by breathing toward your goals

Why is aspiration spelled this way?

From Latin aspirare, to breathe toward. AD (toward) + SPIRARE (to breathe). An aspiration is breathing toward something higher — ambition as natural as drawing breath.

Common misspellings of aspiration

aspiratonasparationaspiriationasperation

Example

Her aspiration to become a doctor motivated years of dedicated study.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell aspiration?+
The correct spelling is "aspiration". Remember SPIR- (breathe): you aspire by breathing toward your goals
Is it aspiraton or aspiration?+
The correct spelling is "aspiration", not "aspiraton".

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