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 seek out, to look for.
To follow with the eyes; to look in the direction of (someone or something departing).
To care for; to keep safe.
To have as one's business; to manage, be responsible for.