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 approach or come to perfection.
To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection