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aspires

[əˈspaɪərz]

aspires Definition

  • 1to have a strong desire or ambition to do or achieve something
  • 2to rise high; tower

Using aspires: Examples

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

  • Example

    She aspires to be a doctor.

  • Example

    He aspires to greatness.

  • Example

    The skyscraper aspires above the city skyline.

aspires Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for aspires

Phrases with aspires

  • to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve great things

    Example

    Many young people aspire to greatness in their chosen fields.

  • to have a strong desire or ambition to become someone or something

    Example

    She aspires to be a successful businesswoman.

  • aspire to higher things

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

    Example

    After achieving success in her current job, she aspires to higher things in her career.

Origins of aspires

from Old French 'aspirer', from Latin 'aspirare', meaning 'to breathe upon'

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Summary: aspires in Brief

To 'aspire' [əˈspaɪərz] is to have a strong desire or ambition to do or achieve something. It can also mean to rise high or tower. Examples include 'She aspires to be a doctor' and 'The skyscraper aspires above the city skyline.' Phrases like 'aspire to greatness' and 'aspire to be someone or something' denote a strong desire to achieve great things or become someone or something.