An object of an ardent desire.
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.
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 after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
The process by which a doctorate at Oxford university is officially requested after a thesis has been approved.
In Ancient Rome, a solemn service or day decreed for giving formal thanks to the gods for victory, etc.
A prayer or entreaty to a god.