How to Use "Ambition" with Example Sentences

ambition (n): strong desire to achieve something; strong desire to succeed

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Used with adjectives:

"He has a big ambition to be successful."
(big, strong, driving, burning)

"She has great ambitions."
(great, high, modest)

"My main ambition is to have a big family."
(main, ultimate, lifelong, personal, secret)

Used with verbs:

"You have too much ambition."
(have)

"Your problem is that you lack ambition."
(lack)

"If you study hard, you'll achieve your ambitions."
(achieve, realize, fulfill)