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aspire
[ uh-spahyuhr ]
verb (used without object)
- to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive):
to aspire after literary immortality; to aspire to be a doctor.
Synonyms:
- Archaic. to rise up; soar; mount; tower.
aspire
/ əˈ貹ɪə /
verb
- usually foll byto or after to yearn (for) or have a powerful or ambitious plan, desire, or hope (to do or be something)
to aspire to be a great leader
- to rise to a great height
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱Բ, adjective
- ˈ辱, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·辱İ noun
- ·辱iԲ· adverb
- ԴDza·辱iԲ adjective
- ܲa·辱iԲ adjective
- un·辱iԲ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aspire1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Ukraine has long aspired to join the European Union and accession talks formally began last June.
They aspire to follow in China's footsteps, and have ploughed money and effort into becoming a reliable manufacturing hub, even an alternative to China.
In that respect the report argues "Wales should aspire to have the leading healthcare system in the world".
The reality television show, hosted by model Leomie Anderson, sees aspiring make-up artists compete on various creative briefs and in challenges as they try to impress judges Dominic Skinner and Val Garland.
Trump thinks Putin is awesome, longs to be his friend, and aspires to his model of pseudo-democratic state capture.
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