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aspire

/əs'paiə/
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Word: Aspire

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To aspire means to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something great or important. It often involves setting high goals for yourself.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "aspire" when you want to talk about your dreams or goals for the future.
  • It is usually followed by "to" and then the goal, such as "aspire to be a doctor" or "aspire to travel the world."
Example Sentences:
  1. She aspires to become a famous artist one day.
  2. He aspires to improve his English skills so he can study abroad.
Advanced Usage:
  • You can also use "aspire" in a more formal context, often in discussions about career goals or personal development.
  • Example: Many young people aspire to leadership positions in their careers.
Word Variants:
  • Aspiration (noun): The hope or ambition to achieve something.
    • Example: Her aspiration is to start her own business.
  • Aspirational (adjective): Describing something that relates to a strong desire to achieve something.
    • Example: The company has aspirational goals for sustainability.
Different Meanings:
  • "Aspire" primarily relates to ambition and goals, but in different contexts, it can also imply a longing or yearning for something better.
Synonyms:
  • Aim
  • Desire
  • Yearn
  • Strive
Idioms:

While there are no direct idioms with "aspire," you can combine it with phrases to enhance meaning: - "Aspire to greatness" means to strive for high achievements or success.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no standard phrasal verbs directly associated with "aspire," but you can use it in combination with other phrases for clarity: - "Aspire to something" (where "something" is your goal).

Verb
  1. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

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