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aspire
to have a strong ambition to achieve something
Synonyms
- strive
- aim
- yearn
aspire in a sentence
Many students aspire to become doctors after volunteering at the hospital.
Growing up in a small town, the young violinist began to aspire toward a career with a major symphony orchestra.
Where it comes from
From Latin aspirare 'to breathe toward'
Memory hook
ASPIRE — you set your sights high, like reaching for a star.
Read it in context
- The Lantern Captain Narrative