To seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
An object of an ardent desire.
A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
A desire, as in (sense 1), for another person to achieve these things.
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
To make bright or brighter in color.
To become brighter or more cheerful in mood