Aspire

/əˈspaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To have a strong desire to achieve or become something.

She aspires to be a doctor in order to help those in need.

To strive for a particular goal; to aim at something high or great.

He aspires to greatness in the field of music.

To desire or seek to attain a particular quality or level.

Many young athletes aspire to compete in the Olympics.

To long for or aim to reach a specific state or condition.

They aspire to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Middle English 'aspiren', from Old French 'aspirer', from Latin 'aspirare', meaning 'to breathe towards, to seek'.

aspire to greatness

To have the ambition to achieve significant success.

aspire for more

To seek additional achievements or improvements.

aspiration

A strong desire to achieve something.

aspirational

Having or characterized by aspirations or ambition.

To dream big

He's always talking about his plans; he really knows how to aspire.

To reach for the stars

She’s working two jobs to finance her dreams; she’s not afraid to aspire.