angle for
Seek through scheming
To angle for something is to try to get it through indirect or artful means rather than asking outright.
She's clearly angling for a promotion with all that overtime.
The expression comes from fishing with a hook and line—you don't grab the fish directly but use bait and patience to draw it in.
Someone angling for compliments or angling for an invitation wants these things but won't say so plainly.
Desire for achievement
- goalDesired end result
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- dreamSleeping mind's narrative
- aimPurpose or direction
objective · pursuit · endeavor · position · promotion · opportunity · role · status
Kind act or preference
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
patronage · alliance · partnership · influence · attention · audience · access · recommendation
ambition
Desire for achievement
- goalDesired end result
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- dreamSleeping mind's narrative
aim · objective · pursuit · endeavor · position · promotion · opportunity · role · status · achievement
favor
Kind act or preference
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- endorsementFormal expression of support
backing · patronage · alliance · partnership · influence · attention · audience · access · recommendation · sponsorship
position
Location or stance
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
opening · edge · foothold · influence · control · access · territory · dominance · placement · standing
job
Paid position of employment
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- clientOne who hires professionals
deal · grant · funding · interview · audition · commission · license · permit · visa · custody