As a Noun: 1. Something you plan or hope to achieve. English = aim, goal, objective, ambition. 2. Something which you decide and plan to do. English = intention. 3. The very strong desire to achieve or do something in your life. English = ambition. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To plan or hope to achieve something. English = aim. 2. To decide and plan to do something. English = intend. 3. To make a great effort to do something. English = strive. 4. To be someone who wants to achieve their aims, usually to be successful, rich, or powerful. English = (be) ambitious.