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to aspire

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ̃bisiuˈnaɾ/am·bi·ci·o·nar

Definition

1

To have ambition for; to desire ardently to achieve (something).

Usage examples

She aspires to a place on the company's board.
Since childhood, he has aspired to be a pilot.

Common combinations

to aspire to a positionto covet victoryto aspire to be