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aspire

[əˈspaɪər]

aspire Definition

  • 1to have a strong desire to achieve or do something
  • 2to direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something

Using aspire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aspire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She aspires to be a doctor.

  • Example

    He aspired to greatness from a young age.

  • Example

    They aspired to create a better world through their work.

aspire Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with aspire

  • to have the ambition to achieve great things

    Example

    From a young age, he aspired to greatness and worked hard to achieve his goals.

  • aspire to be someone/something

    to have the ambition to become a particular person or thing

    Example

    She has always aspired to be a successful businesswoman.

  • aspire to higher things

    to have the ambition to achieve greater success or reach a higher level of achievement

    Example

    After achieving success in her current role, she aspires to higher things and hopes to take on more responsibility.

Origins of aspire

from Latin 'aspirare', meaning 'to breathe upon'

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Summary: aspire in Brief

'Aspire' [əˈspaɪər] means to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve or do something. It is often used to describe someone's career goals or personal aspirations, as in 'She aspires to be a doctor.' 'Aspire' can also be used in phrases like 'aspire to greatness' and 'aspire to higher things,' which denote the ambition to achieve great success or reach a higher level of achievement.

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