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aspire

as·pire

aspire

 
 
pronunciation:
spaIr
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: aspires, aspiring, aspired
definition: to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after).
He aspires to power and fame.
synonyms:
aim, long
similar words:
desire, dream, hanker, hope, intend, quest, want, wish
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