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- pronunciation:
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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
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- synonyms:
- aim, long, yearn
- similar words:
- desire, dream, hanker, hope, intend, quest, want, wish
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related words: |
aim, attain, attempt, long, strive |
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