aspire
verb
as·pire
ə-ˈspī(-ə)r 
aspired; aspiring
1
: to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
She aspired to a career in medicine.
aspirer
noun
Examples of aspire in a Sentence
aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Williams and Thomas, both aspiring rappers with the YNW collective, were known as YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy, respectively.
Williams’ and Thomas’ families, court records show, opposed Melly’s efforts to receive bail.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Ryan Mountcastle has been OK and the Orioles have been disappointing, but Baltimore still aspires to contend and isn’t going to sell to an AL East rival.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Executives who aspire to lead companies and organizations would be well-served to closely study the character and characteristics of rising stars in different industries and professions, including politics.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aspire
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspire. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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aspire
verb
as·pire
ə-ˈspī(ə)r
aspired; aspiring
: to work to get something high or great
aspirer
noun
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