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aspire

as·pire

aspire

 
 
pronunciation:
spaIr
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: aspires, aspiring, aspired
definition: to want strongly; have as an aim (usu. fol. by "to" "after," or an infinitive).
He aspires to both wealth and power.Both brothers had aspired to becoming doctors.Although I wanted to be a success as an actress, I never aspired after fame.She aspired to become a great singer and to sing at the Metropolitan Opera.[verb + infinitive ]
synonyms:
aim, long, yearn
similar words:
desire, dream, hanker, hope, intend, quest, want, wish
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