verb
- past tense of ambition; to have a strong desire or determination to achieve something
Usage: rare; literary
Examples
- She ambitioned to become a renowned scientist from a young age.
- He ambitioned great things but lacked the dedication to achieve them.
- The young artist ambitioned recognition in the international art world.
- They ambitioned success in their new business venture.
- She had always ambitioned a career in medicine.
- The politician ambitioned higher office throughout his career.